What happened
During the flight, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving the engine. This malfunction resulted in oil being sprayed across the windscreen, significantly obstructing the pilot's visibility. In response to the loss of power and the obscured view, the pilot initiated a descent to lower the altitude.
The crew attempted to execute an emergency landing in the vicinity of Kaminuriak Lake. Upon reaching the ground, the single-engine airplane struck rocks during the touchdown process before coming to a complete stop.
Despite the impact with the terrain, there were no injuries reported among the five occupants. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the emergency landing was an engine failure during the flight phase.