Accident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft, while cruising at low altitude in adverse weather conditions, struck trees and subsequently stalled before crashing into a wooded area near Jasper. The impact left one passenger with serious injuries, while the other three occupants were killed.
Circumstances
According to official findings, the aircraft was being operated under visual flight rules (VFR) when it encountered poor weather. The pilot continued under VFR mode despite the deteriorating conditions. The aircraft struck trees during normal cruise flight, leading to a stall and subsequent crash.
Contributing Factors
Investigators identified several contributing factors to the accident. A low ceiling and rain were present in the area at the time. Additionally, another pilot in the vicinity diverted to Beaumont Airport due to low ceiling and poor visibility conditions, highlighting the hazardous weather that the accident pilot continued flying through.
Probable Cause
The official probable cause of the accident was a collision with trees during normal cruise after the pilot continued under VFR mode in adverse weather conditions. The contributing factors reported include low ceiling, rain, and the fact that another pilot in the vicinity diverted to Beaumont Airport because of low ceiling and poor visibility conditions.