What happened
During a low-altitude cruise, a single-engine airplane collided with treetops while flying near Prince Rupert. The impact caused the aircraft to lose its left wing, leading to an inverted crash within a heavily wooded area situated approximately 31 km southeast of the city.
There were three fatalities recorded in the accident, as all occupants on board the aircraft perished during the impact.
Findings
- The aircraft struck vegetation during the low-altitude flight phase.
- Structural failure occurred when the left wing was severed from the fuselage upon contact with trees.