What happened
A mission intended to deliver supplies from Vancouver to a United States Air Force radar installation at Puntzi Mountain ended in tragedy when the aircraft failed to reach its destination. Following reports that the plane was missing, search efforts led to the discovery of a detached wheel near Boat Cove, Lasqueti Island, on February 5.
The flight involved a total of seven fatalities, which included all crew members and two passengers on board. The personnel on the aircraft consisted of a pilot, a copilot, a navigator, a radio operator, and one crewman, alongside the two additional passengers.
Findings
Investigations into the disappearance concluded that the aircraft encountered icing conditions during its flight, which ultimately led to the crash.