What happened
An aircraft traveling from Dryden, Ontario, toward Geraldton, Ontario, experienced a dual engine failure during its flight. The flight was operating under visual flight rules at an altitude of 5,500 feet above sea level, with ambient temperatures at that altitude recorded at -33°C.
Roughly 40 minutes after departure, the crew noticed an irregular fuel flow reading on the right engine. During the process of attempting to address this issue, the engine's RPM and fuel flow started to drop. In response to the developing situation, the crew initiated a diversion toward Armstrong, Ontario.
Shortly after the diversion began, the left engine also experienced a simultaneous decrease in RPM and fuel flow. This loss of power prevented the aircraft from maintaining a level flight path. At 09:17 central standard time, the crew performed a forced landing in a marshy, wooded area located approximately 20 nautical miles southwest of Armstrong.
Findings
Following the impact, the aircraft sustained substantial damage. Regarding the occupants, the captain suffered serious injuries, while the co-pilot and the passenger sustained minor injuries. All individuals were stabilized by emergency responders and moved to Thunder Bay, Ontario, for medical treatment.