What happened
During an approach to the RCAF Suffield airfield, the aircraft encountered turbulent weather conditions. While navigating through this turbulence, the pilot attempted to execute a right-hand turn. During this maneuver, the right wing of the aircraft made contact with trees located near the flight path.
This impact caused the aircraft to crash, resulting in the airframe being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the impact, all four occupants on board were successfully rescued from the wreckage without any reported fatalities or injuries.
Findings
- The incident occurred during the approach phase of flight.
- Turbulence was present in the vicinity of the airfield at the time of the accident.
- The collision with vegetation was triggered by a turning maneuver performed while encountering unstable air.