Fatal Mountain Valley Collision During Search Mission (CF-ABA)

Incident Overview and Context During a search operation for a missing aircraft in mountainous terrain, a pilot flew at low altitude into a narrow mountain valley. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact location are not provided in the source material. The incident occurred while the pilot was attempting to turn the aircraft to exit the valley. ## Collision and Outcome While executing a turn to come back out of the valley, the aircraft struck a tall tree while in a 60-degree bank to the left. The impact caused the aircraft to crash and catch fire, resulting in a post-crash fire. All four persons on board sustained fatal injuries. The source does not specify the cause of the accident beyond the collision with the tree during the low-altitude maneuver.