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Photo by Photo Supplied /Photo SuppliedOne person is dead after a twin-propeller passenger plane crashed on a busy road north of Prince George on Thursday afternoon.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. 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Jennifer Cooper said that at around 2:20 p.m. on Aug. 20 the plane made an emergency landing on the four-lane Foothills Boulevard, about 1.5 kilometres north of North Nechako Road.“Two vehicles were also involved,” Cooper said, adding that an occupant of one of those vehicles was killed.“Investigators would like to remind the public that this is an active investigation and that they need to stay away from the area.”A Prince George Airport spokesperson, Chrissy Black, said the aircraft’s pilot had notified the airport that they needed to make an emergency landing.The airport is east of the city.“Our emergency command centre at the airport was activated and were on standby with fire trucks,” Black said.“Once we found that the aircraft made an emergency landing on Foothills Boulevard, our crews stood down and that was about it.“We are all a bit beside ourselves, you know. We just wish that the plane would have made it to YXS.”According to reporting from the Prince George Citizen, the plane was a Beechcraft B200 Super King Air operated by Sekani Air. Typically that model can carry up to nine passenger and two pilots.Black said she believed there were eight passengers onboard.HAPPENING NOW: A small plane has made an emergency landing on Foothills Boulevard in Prince George, BC. The plane hit two vehicles and prompted a major emergency response.Video from northsideuncle on tiktok pic.twitter.com/c9Ccze1bpe— Geoff Knight (@GeckoJCKnight) August 20, 2026The plane appeared to land on a straight stretch of the southbound lanes and struck two vehicles that were headed north.Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againPhotos from the scene show a propeller on the road and one vehicle, a Ford F150, with a piece of the plane embedded in the windscreen. An injured man is standing alongside the truck. A yellow hatchback is seen off the road with emergency services personnel helping someone alongside the vehicle.Transportation Safety Board officials are expected to arrive on Friday morning. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.