What happened
The incident involved a twin-engine airplane conducting a navigation exercise on behalf of the No. 31 General Reconnaissance School. The aircraft failed to return to Charlottetown as planned. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were described as poor. An oil leak was discovered approximately 14 km north of Cape Tryon, indicating the location where the aircraft likely encountered difficulties or crashed.
All four individuals on board were killed in the event. The crew consisted of a pilot, two navigators, and a wireless operator. No survivors were reported from this incident.
Findings
Investigations into the specific circumstances surrounding the loss did not yield a definitive conclusion regarding the mechanical or operational failure that led to the crash. While poor weather conditions were present, they were not identified as the sole cause. The official inquiry concluded that the exact cause of the accident could not be determined.