Occurrence
On 08 March 2022 at 1315 Central Standard Time, a wheel-equipped Cessna C208 aircraft operated by Bamaji Air Inc. was conducting a visual flight rules (VFR) flight from Sioux Lookout (CYXL), Ontario, to an ice strip on Springpole Lake, Ontario. The aircraft carried one pilot and one passenger. Approximately 17 nautical miles north-northwest of Sioux Lookout, the aircraft impacted the frozen surface of Lac Seul.
Emergency Response
The emergency locator transmitter (ELT) activated and was detected by the Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking (SARSAT) system. A Department of National Defense aircraft conducting training in the area responded, and search and rescue technicians parachuted into the site.
Injuries and Damage
The occupants suffered minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. There was no fire.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigated the occurrence as a Class 4 investigation. These investigations are limited in scope and do not include findings or recommendations.