Occurrence
The Gogal Air Services Limited Cessna 208B, registration C-GAGP and serial number 208B1213, departed Runway 21 at Snow Lake, Manitoba, en route to Winnipeg. On board were the pilot and 7 passengers. At approximately 0956 Central Standard Time, shortly after takeoff, the aircraft descended and struck terrain in a wooded area about 0.9 nautical miles beyond the departure end of the runway.
Injuries and Damage
The pilot sustained fatal injuries, and the 7 passengers were seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces, and a small fire ensued near the engine. The fuel cells ruptured, spilling some of the onboard fuel at the site.
Response
The aircraft's emergency locator transmitter (ELT) activated after the crash. First responders attended the scene, and the injured passengers were taken to area hospitals.