Incident Overview
A seaplane operating a flight from Kapuskasing Airport to Timmins experienced a dual engine failure and crash-landed in a wooded area near Timmins. The aircraft departed Kapuskasing at 2015 local time.
Sequence of Events
Twenty minutes after departure, the left engine lost power. A few seconds later, the right engine also stopped. Unable to maintain altitude, the crew attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently crash-landed in a wooded area near Timmins.
Injuries and Evacuation
All three occupants were evacuated from the aircraft. The copilot sustained serious injuries; no other injuries were reported.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that both engines stopped due to fuel starvation, necessitating an immediate forced landing. For reasons that were not determined, an electrically-operated fuel valve failed to function properly and prevented the flow of fuel from the right tank.