What happened
The aircraft departed RCAF Chatham for a cross-country navigation training exercise. While flying in the vicinity of Port Elgin, east of Moncton, the pilot attempted to descend through a layer of low overcast clouds. During this maneuver, the airplane collided with a high elevation of land. The impact caused the airframe to break apart and burst into flames.
The accident resulted in two fatalities and two injuries among the four crew members on board. The deceased were identified as the pilot and one navigator, while the other navigator and the wireless operator/air gunner sustained injuries.