What happened
During a departure from runway 13 at Winnipeg Airport, a twin engine airplane experienced a loss of control while climbing to an altitude of approximately 150 feet. The aircraft entered a right bank and subsequently stalled, impacting two residences located at 426 and 430 Linwood Street. This impact occurred roughly one kilometer south of the runway threshold.
Upon hitting the structures, the aircraft caught fire and was completely destroyed. There were nine fatalities among the occupants, which included seven students who were traveling home. Although both houses were leveled by the crash, no injuries were reported to anyone on the ground.
Findings
Investigations into the accident revealed that the left engine experienced a loss of power for reasons that could not be determined. Following this initial failure, the right engine also lost power because the pilot moved the right fuel selector valve to the 'off' position.
Furthermore, it was noted that the crew failed to implement the necessary emergency protocols following the engine malfunction. The investigation also highlighted that the operating company had failed to provide the pilot with sufficient training regarding emergency procedures.