What happened
While operating a flight from Montana to Juneau, Alaska, the crew was diverted from their original route to assist in a search and rescue operation. This mission was initiated following reports of a missing small aircraft containing two occupants.
During the search operations near Sloko Lake, the seaplane collided with a mountain. The impact caused the aircraft to crash, leading to a significant loss of life. Of the six people on board, three fatalities were recorded, while the remaining three crew members were successfully rescued from the site.
Findings
- The flight was diverted to participate in an active search and rescue mission.
- The accident occurred during the en route phase of flight near Sloko Lake.
- The primary factor in the crash was the collision with terrain.