What happened
During a routine aerial survey mission, an aircraft departed from its planned route or lost control while operating in the vicinity of Haines. The flight was conducted on behalf of the Fish and Wildlife Department, likely for the purpose of wildlife monitoring or environmental assessment. As the aircraft approached the end of its operational segment, it failed to maintain safe altitude or trajectory, resulting in a catastrophic impact with the terrain.
Findings
The incident resulted in the immediate death of both occupants aboard the aircraft. While the specific mechanical or environmental factors leading to the crash were not detailed in the available records, the event is categorized as a fatal accident during the survey phase of flight. The lack of specific circumstantial data suggests that the exact sequence of events leading to the loss of control remains undetermined.