Caution for the westbound boat: New audio released from Vancouver float plane crash – BC [Video]

New audio has been released from the Vancouver float plane crash in Coal Harbour on Saturday.

Harbour Air 5209 was preparing for takeoff when the unexpected happened.

The audio between the pilot and the control tower outlines what happens in the moment leading up to the collision.

Pilot: “Ready for northwest if you have enough time.”

At that moment, a boat, which had just entered the flight takeoff area known as alpha, caught the attention of the control tower.

Control Tower: “Caution for the westbound boat in northern alpha, take off northwest at your discretion.”

The pilot can be heard saying “check remarks,” which is a way of acknowledging the message has been received over the radio before colliding with the vessel.

The Transportation Safety Board will investigate the moments before the collision but experts say visibility in a float plane during takeoff can be limited.

Former investigator Bill Yearwood told …