What happened
The crew departed Saskatoon Airport to conduct a cross-country navigation exercise. During the flight, the aircraft lost control and crashed approximately six miles west of Cudworth, which is located northeast of Saskatoon. The impact resulted in the deaths of both pilots on board.
Findings
Investigations into the incident were unable to determine the exact cause of the accident. Official findings indicated that the crash occurred either while the aircraft was attempting to land following a starboard engine failure, or because it was flying at a low altitude and struck the ground. The wreckage showed damage to the port wing from striking trees. Following this impact, the aircraft continued to fly for approximately one mile at an altitude of roughly 100 feet above the ground before finally crashing.