What happened
The incident involved a twin-engine airplane operating under the authority of the Western Air Command. The aircraft had departed from McLeod and was proceeding on a ferry flight to Patricia Bay near Victoria. While cruising in the area northwest of Yale, British Columbia, the plane lost control or encountered terrain, impacting the slope of a mountain. The collision resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.
Findings
The accident occurred during the cruise phase of the flight. All three individuals on board were killed in the impact. The crew consisted of the pilot and two other members associated with the 32nd Operational Training Unit. No specific mechanical failures or weather conditions are detailed in the available records, but the fatal outcome was immediate due to the terrain impact.