Ive been to that plane, back in around 1981. I was in my mid teens and our family had a place in sunshine Valley where we spent most of our summers and we rode our dirt bikes to the slide lookout almost daily. We found a toolbox by the chunk of fuelselage marked Robert McNaughton, one of the names on the plaque dedicated to the men who lost thier lives in that plane. I immediately recognized the name on the box as i had read that plaque many times prior to hiking to the plane. I was watching for it and hoping it would still be there all these years later in this video but no such luck, perhaps it was further buried by time or someone carried it out over the years. I remember vividly that my friends and I never even touched it out of respect for the man whose name was on it, one of the men on that plane that went down. It seemed wrong to touch it so we didn't. Whenever the hope slide is brought into my consciousness for any reason that mans name still springs to mind before anything else, it always will. Rip Robert E McNaughton.
So very interesting, thanks! The toolbox may very well still be there. I think very few know about the site and fewer still visit. When we went, it was March and much of the ground was still covered in snow. There's a good chance the toolbox was buried. I sure would have liked to see it though.
I was with the RCAF Rescue Centre at the time of the crash, which we handled, and it was hard news to take as the crew were known to many of those who worked there. The young Flying Officer, the navigator on the flight, came into the Rescue Centre after leaving the hospital and he was seriously damaged, missing ears, skin grafts on his face, and gnarled hands, yet he faced all that with remarkable bravery. I will never forget him.
We were living in Sumas when the slide occurred there. When we travelled up to Penticton for a summer holiday, we had to follow behind a pilot truck that was leading traffic over the bulldozed bumpy track over the slide. It was surreal to see the extent of the slide debris and how far/high it washed up the adjacent mountain. 🤙🌲
You should have a long, thin pole for poking to test snow-packs. Folks *do not want* to fall through with part or all of the body - a distinct possibility the way snow can pile in increments through the winter and seal over any holes.
I totally agree. Maybe it's the rock formations or the multiple tragedies in the area (slide + 2 airplane crashes) but the atmosphere of the place feels ominous and mysterious.
If you are looking up at the slide it is on the left side. You can see pieces of it glinting in the sun from the parking lot and some pieces on google earth. It's a couple hours of navigating across sharp boulders to get to it though.
I was there (age 9) with my family in summer of the slide year; heard this story. A car was broken down. One or two went for help; heard what sounded like sticks breaking; got back to find people, car, road, everything obliterated.
Ive been to that plane, back in around 1981. I was in my mid teens and our family had a place in sunshine Valley where we spent most of our summers and we rode our dirt bikes to the slide lookout almost daily. We found a toolbox by the chunk of fuelselage marked Robert McNaughton, one of the names on the plaque dedicated to the men who lost thier lives in that plane. I immediately recognized the name on the box as i had read that plaque many times prior to hiking to the plane. I was watching for it and hoping it would still be there all these years later in this video but no such luck, perhaps it was further buried by time or someone carried it out over the years. I remember vividly that my friends and I never even touched it out of respect for the man whose name was on it, one of the men on that plane that went down. It seemed wrong to touch it so we didn't. Whenever the hope slide is brought into my consciousness for any reason that mans name still springs to mind before anything else, it always will. Rip Robert E McNaughton.
So very interesting, thanks! The toolbox may very well still be there. I think very few know about the site and fewer still visit. When we went, it was March and much of the ground was still covered in snow. There's a good chance the toolbox was buried. I sure would have liked to see it though.
I was with the RCAF Rescue Centre at the time of the crash, which we handled, and it was hard news to take as the crew were known to many of those who worked there. The young Flying Officer, the navigator on the flight, came into the Rescue Centre after leaving the hospital and he was seriously damaged, missing ears, skin grafts on his face, and gnarled hands, yet he faced all that with remarkable bravery. I will never forget him.
Incredible! I can see why you would never forget.
God Rest Their Souls! Thank you for this video!🙏
We were living in Sumas when the slide occurred there. When we travelled up to Penticton for a summer holiday, we had to follow behind a pilot truck that was leading traffic over the bulldozed bumpy track over the slide. It was surreal to see the extent of the slide debris and how far/high it washed up the adjacent mountain. 🤙🌲
Very interesting. I bet you can't drive through that valley without reminiscing.
I remember a similar experience; was just a boy of 9.
The survivor became a professor at U.B.C. Law School and has since passed away.
Interesting, I never heard that before.
Anybody know why it crashed ?
Interesting!
You should have a long, thin pole for poking to test snow-packs. Folks *do not want* to fall through with part or all of the body - a distinct possibility the way snow can pile in increments through the winter and seal over any holes.
Very cool.! It’s very tough terrain to get threw looks easy from the highway and then when you get there, all those small rocks are the size of houses
Yeah totally. No walk in the park!
My parents brought me here shortly after the slide happened. I found the area "eerie" for some reason.
I totally agree. Maybe it's the rock formations or the multiple tragedies in the area (slide + 2 airplane crashes) but the atmosphere of the place feels ominous and mysterious.
I don't know what it is but there is something there- you can feel it.@@LifeIsAdventureChannel
Hard to believe one person survived that crash
WOW!
Really cool place! Ive tried to get up as high as i could but shes dangerous!! I whimped out!
No doubt! Glad to get out of there with no broken bones…
you are still the coolest dad in BC. stay safe kids :) Happy trails!
Wait... the plane is STILL THERE?
Yeah! All of it. But in lots of pieces.
@@LifeIsAdventureChannel what direction? We were just there, didn't know we could hike up to it!
If you are looking up at the slide it is on the left side. You can see pieces of it glinting in the sun from the parking lot and some pieces on google earth. It's a couple hours of navigating across sharp boulders to get to it though.
I was there (age 9) with my family in summer of the slide year; heard this story. A car was broken down. One or two went for help; heard what sounded like sticks breaking; got back to find people, car, road, everything obliterated.
How or why did it crash ?
I believe it was due to bad weather - thick fog was part of the reason the plane unexpectedly hit the mountainside.