What happened
Following its departure from Fort Simpson Airport, a twin engine airplane experienced significant difficulties maintaining its climb. During the initial ascent, the aircraft struck trees and subsequently entered a stall. The plane eventually crashed within a forested region near the departure site.
While the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were no casualties reported among those on board.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the crash was a double engine failure. This loss of power was attributed to fuel exhaustion during the flight phase.