What happened
During a mission to assist in the search for a murder suspect, a single-engine airplane collided with a mountain slope. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Okanagan Falls, specifically near the area bordering Skaha Lake. At the time of the impact, the aircraft was performing a patrol flight as part of an active search operation.
The collision resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and led to three fatalities, accounting for all members of the crew on board. There were no survivors reported from the wreckage.
Findings
No specific technical findings or contributing factors regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the precise flight maneuvers leading to the impact were provided in the initial report.