What happened
On the flight from Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport, an aircraft departed from Runway 13 under visual flight rules, bound for Port Hardy Airport. The flight was operated with one pilot and four passengers on board. During the initial climb phase, the aircraft suffered a dual engine failure, which prevented the plane from sustaining its altitude.
Following the loss of power, the pilot issued a Mayday distress call via radio. The aircraft subsequently struck terrain located approximately 1.5 km southeast of the airfield. The impact resulted in the total loss of the aircraft, which was damaged beyond repair. All five occupants sustained injuries during the accident.