Incident Overview
A cargo flight en route from Nakina to Fort Hope encountered deteriorating weather conditions, prompting the pilot to abort the trip and return to Nakina. During the approach, the left wing failed and separated from the aircraft. The airplane subsequently crashed in flames a few kilometers from the airfield. The impact destroyed the aircraft, and the pilot was killed.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined that the detachment of the left wing in flight was caused by the failure of several bolts located at the wing-root. No other causal factors were identified.
Aftermath
The accident site was located near Nakina. The aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured.