Accident Details
The accident occurred during a test flight of the third Caribou model, which was scheduled to be delivered to the US Army. The crew was operating the aircraft in the vicinity of Udora, Ontario, when they lost control. The airplane subsequently dove into the ground and crashed in a field. Both crew members were seriously injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation into the accident determined that the loss of control was believed to be the result of a partial failure of the tail. No other contributing factors were cited in the findings.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was the third version of the Caribou, a type intended for military transport. The specific registration or construction details were not disclosed in the report.