What happened
During an approach toward Saturna Island, the crew of a twin engine airplane encountered challenging weather conditions characterized by limited visibility. As the aircraft descended to an altitude between 200 and 300 feet, one of its floats made contact with the tops of trees.
This impact resulted in a loss of control, causing the aircraft to crash into a forested region situated close to Narvaez Bay. The collision triggered a fire that destroyed the airframe. Despite the intensity of the crash and the subsequent flames, all 14 occupants were successfully rescued from the wreckage.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor was controlled flight into terrain.