What happened
The flight originated from Port Albert during a scheduled night navigational training exercise. The aircraft did not check in as expected and subsequently failed to return to base. Authorities declared the airplane missing after it could not be located. Based on the circumstances, it is believed that the aircraft crashed into Lake Huron along the Canadian coast. The incident resulted in the total loss of the airframe and all personnel on board.
Findings
The investigation concluded that the crew was lost without trace. No wreckage or debris was recovered to provide further details on the specific mechanical or environmental factors leading to the disappearance. The four-member crew, consisting of a pilot, navigator, bomb aimer, and wireless operator, perished in the incident.