Occurrence
On 1 July 2018, a de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver aircraft operated by Air Saguenay was preparing for takeoff from Jules Lake, located about 44 nautical miles west-southwest of the Manic-5 aerodrome in Quebec. The aircraft was scheduled for a visual flight rules flight to Margane Lake, Quebec, with a pilot and three passengers on board.
Sequence of Events
During the takeoff roll, the pilot determined that the aircraft could not become airborne before reaching the end of the lake. The takeoff was rejected, but the aircraft subsequently collided with trees on the south shore, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.
Occupant Safety
All persons on board evacuated the aircraft without difficulty and were not injured. The emergency locator transmitter (ELT) activated after the impact.
Investigation
The incident was classified as a Class 4 investigation, which is limited in scope and does not include findings or recommendations. The investigation was completed within 220 days.