Overview
On October 4, 2011, approximately 1730 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 208B airplane operated by Air Tindi and registered in Canada was destroyed when it impacted tree-covered terrain near Utsigi Point, Northwest Territories. The aircraft was en route from Yellowknife to Lutselk'e, Northwest Territories, with four occupants on board. The pilot and one passenger were killed, and two passengers sustained serious injuries.
Accident Circumstances
Instrument meteorological conditions were reported in the area at the time of the accident. The circumstances leading to the impact are unknown. The airplane sustained substantial damage upon collision with the terrain.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has jurisdiction over the investigation. The TSB has released initial information regarding the accident, but no cause has been determined at this time. Further details will be provided as the investigation progresses.