What happened
During an aerial firefighting operation, an aircraft operating under the call sign 'Tanker 24' crashed in the vicinity of Gates Lake. The incident occurred approximately 21 km northeast of Pemberton while the aircraft was performing mission duties.
At the time of the accident, the pilot was the only person on board the aircraft. The flight was part of an active firefighting effort in the region. Following the impact, it was confirmed that there was one fatality, consisting of the pilot.
Findings
The exact circumstances surrounding the crash remain undetermined, as the specific cause of the accident has not yet been established by investigators.