Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash at Blinkhorn Point, Victoria Island (C-FZVV)

Incident Overview and Route Details On a flight from Comox to Port Hardy, a twin-engine aircraft encountered adverse weather conditions characterized by thick fog and limited visibility. The aircraft subsequently struck tree tops and crashed on hilly terrain at Blinkhorn Point, Victoria Island. The source does not specify the exact date, aircraft type, registration, or operator. ## Casualties and Impact The accident resulted in four passenger fatalities. Five other occupants sustained injuries. The crash occurred in a hilly area where the aircraft impacted tree tops before coming to rest on the terrain. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was controlled flight into terrain. This finding indicates that the aircraft was under pilot control at the time of impact, but the pilot failed to avoid terrain due to the challenging weather conditions and limited visibility.