Wind, fog may have been factors in Kangirsuk plane crash

The Sret du Qubec says poor weather may have been a major factor in the plane crash nearKangirsuk that killed three people last week.

"The first element of the investigation indicated that the weather may be a major factor in the planecrash," said Marc Tessier, a communications officer with the Sret de Qubec. "From what Iunderstand, on that day we had lots of winds and there was heavy fog.

"Every indication is pointing [to] the weather."

Police also confirmed that the twin engine plane left from Val-d'Or and stopped to refuel inRadisson a town of just fewer than 300 people. Tessier couldn't say why the aircraft wasn't on aflight plan.

Robert Drapeau, 48, and his son Alexandre Veilleux, 23, were the passengers on the flight. Bothwere from Val-d'Or.

Police confirmed previous comments, from a family member, that Drapeauwas on his way to Kangirsuk for work.

The pilot, who was also killed in the crash, was 77-year-old Jean Robert Corbin of Winnipeg.

Police say the investigation is ongoing.

The Transportation Safety Board said Monday it will not conductitsown full investigation into the crash.