Accident Overview
On a firefighting mission, a pilot operating as the sole occupant under callsign Tanker 3 departed from Loon River Airport en route to La Biche Lake. After completing the mission, the aircraft was returning to Grand Prairie Airport. During the final approach to runway 25, both engines failed almost simultaneously. The pilot attempted an emergency landing, but the aircraft crashed approximately 3 kilometers short of the runway. The pilot sustained injuries, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Flight Details
The flight originated from Loon River Airport for a firefighting operation at La Biche Lake. The aircraft operated under the callsign Tanker 3. Upon return, while on approach to Grand Prairie Airport, the dual engine failure occurred. The pilot's attempt to perform an emergency landing was unsuccessful, resulting in the aircraft coming to rest off-airport.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the double engine failure on final approach was caused by fuel exhaustion.