Update: Saturday, Feb. 28, 7:39 p.m.
Metro Vancouver has taken command of a hazardous spill response related to a small-plane crash in Delta’s Burns Bog on Saturday, Feb. 28.
The Ministry of Environment and Parks reports that a response is underway in the bog after the plane went down shortly after 10:30 a.m. The pilot – who was alone in the plane – suffered only minor injuries.
The City of Delta and Metro Vancouver ensured that booms, absorbent material and silt curtains were deployed around the downed aircraft. The plane had a fuel capacity of just 40 litres, and it is not known as of Saturday evening how much of the fuel spilled. No “sheening” of fuel has been reported, the ministry says.
“Coordination for the removal of the aircraft is ongoing,” says a ministry bulletin about the incident.
A ministry response officer is continuing to monitor the response, according to the bulletin, and further updates will be provided once more information is available.
Other organizations involved in the response include B.C.’s Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, Transport Canada and Environment Change Canada, the bulletin notes.
Original story:
A small plane crashed into Burns Bog Saturday morning (Feb. 28), leaving the pilot with minor injuries.
Delta Police were notified of the crash just after 10:30 a.m., a press release notes.
A Black Press freelancer on scene said crews had a difficult time reaching the site, located in a remote wet and muddy area south of 80th Street and Highway 17.
The pilot, the lone occupant of the plane, suffered minor injuries and was transported to hospital for assessment, police said.
Delta Fire Department’s hazmat team was on scene, the freelancer reported.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has been notified and will take over the investigation into the cause of the crash.