Occurrence
On June 16, 2024, a De Havilland DHC-2 float-equipped aircraft, operated by Canadian Fly-In Fishing (Red Lake) Limited, departed Chukuni River, Ontario, on a visual flight rules flight to Thicketwood Lake, Ontario. The aircraft carried one pilot and four passengers. During the climb out after takeoff, the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft subsequently collided with the shoreline, resulting in its destruction. The emergency locator transmitter activated following the impact.
Injuries and Fatalities
Two passengers sustained serious injuries and were airlifted to Thunder Bay, Ontario. The remaining passengers were medically evaluated at a local hospital and released. One of the airlifted passengers later died in hospital.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) conducted a Class 4 investigation into the occurrence. Class 4 investigations are limited in scope and do not produce findings or recommendations. The final report may contain limited analysis and is typically completed within 220 days.