Occurrence
On 10 January 2024, a De Havilland DHC-3T aircraft operated by Kississing Lake Lodge Ltd. (doing business as Wings Over Kississing) departed from Wollaston Lake Airport, Saskatchewan, on a flight to Points North Landing Airport, Saskatchewan. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot was unable to reduce the engine power setting to climb power. All subsequent attempts to reduce power were unsuccessful. The pilot then activated the emergency power lever, but it also had no effect. To manage increasing airspeed, the pilot initiated a climb.
As the flight progressed toward Points North Landing Airport, the airspeed exceeded 140 miles per hour, and the pilot’s side window shattered. When the aircraft came within range of the destination airport, the pilot shut down the engine using the condition lever at approximately 4000 feet above sea level.
Landing and Damage
Following the engine shutdown, the aircraft decelerated more rapidly than anticipated. On final approach, it struck trees before coming to a stop beside the runway. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the left wing, nose, and landing gear. There were no injuries.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is conducting a Class 3 investigation into the occurrence. The investigation is analyzing a small number of safety issues and may result in recommendations.