Incident Details
The aircraft, operated by the Department of Transport, was conducting a calibration flight at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Airport in Quebec. During the initial climb, the left engine failed, shortly followed by the right engine.
Sequence of Events
After the sequential engine failures, the crew executed a belly landing in a field near the airport. The aircraft came to rest and was written off. All three occupants were uninjured.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the double engine failure was caused by fuel starvation due to the crew's failure to position the fuel selector on the appropriate fuel tank.