What happened
During a flight traveling from Masset toward Prince Rupert, the aircraft was operating at a very low altitude when it collided with treetops. The impact occurred within a forested region situated approximately 25 km east of Masset. The accident resulted in one fatality and left three other occupants injured.
Findings
Investigations into the crash determined that the pilot was attempting to operate under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) despite being in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). At the time of the collision, visibility had dropped below the required minimums for safe flight.