What happened
On 29 April 2022, a Piper PA-28-140 departed from Dryden Regional Airport, Ontario, intending to fly to Marathon Airport under visual flight rules (VFR). Following the flight's departure, the aircraft was reported overdue at 5:39 am UTC.
A search mission conducted by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) later located the wreckage. The aircraft had struck terrain approximately 20 nautical miles southeast of Sioux Lookout, Ontario. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft, and all 4 occupants sustained fatal injuries.
The investigation
The TSB conducted a Class 4 investigation into the crash. This type of investigation is limited in scope and focuses on the immediate circumstances of the occurrence.