What happened
On 30 July 2018, a Found Aircraft FBA-2C1 floatplane was performing a flight from the Billy Bishop Water Aerodrome in Toronto, Ontario, toward Parry Sound Harbour. While the aircraft was conducting low-level maneuvers within the Lake Muskoka region, it made contact with the water surface. Following the initial impact, the aircraft cartwheeled before ultimately sinking into the lake.
The investigation
The TSB conducted a Class 4 investigation into the event. The investigation focused on the sequence of events leading to the aircraft's contact with the water and the subsequent loss of the airframe. The two individuals on board the aircraft sustained minor injuries during the accident.
Findings
- The aircraft, operated by Georgian Bay Airways, was destroyed in the accident.
- The incident occurred during low-altitude maneuvering.
- The impact with the water led to the loss of the aircraft.