Incident
An aircraft departed Payne Bay en route to Fort Chimo. As the flight progressed, weather conditions deteriorated, prompting the pilot to initiate an emergency landing. The aircraft crashed approximately 100 kilometers south of Fort Chimo, coming to rest inverted in snow. The impact caused injuries to the pilot and two passengers, and the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Rescue and Walkout
Following the crash, the pilot and one passenger decided to leave the accident site and travel on foot to Fort Chimo. They arrived two weeks later on January 27. Search and rescue teams were dispatched immediately upon notification and located the crash site, where they evacuated the six remaining occupants.