What happened
The flight originated from Patricia Bay as part of a weapons and tactics training exercise. During the transit phase, the pilot encountered foggy conditions that led to a loss of situational awareness. Unable to maintain visual reference or navigate effectively, the pilot initiated an emergency landing attempt. The aircraft subsequently collided with trees in the vicinity of Vancouver University. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. Despite the severity of the crash, both individuals on board, consisting of the pilot and a wireless operator/air gunner, escaped the wreckage unhurt.
Findings
The official investigation attributed the accident to the necessity of an emergency landing precipitated by poor visibility. The foggy weather conditions were identified as the primary factor that caused the pilot to become lost and forced the premature descent into terrain.