Occurrence
On 13 September 2025, a De Havilland DHC-2 MK.1 floatplane, operated by MHA Enterprises Ltd., was conducting a visual flight rules flight from a float base in St. Theresa Point, Manitoba, to Makepeace Lake, Manitoba. The aircraft carried one pilot and four passengers.
Approximately half a nautical mile from Makepeace Lake, the aircraft collided with terrain. A post-impact fire ensued. Both the aircraft's emergency locator transmitter and the pilot's mobile device activated following the crash, notifying emergency services. Island Lake's Royal Canadian Mounted Police and search and rescue technicians deployed to the accident site.
Injuries and Damage
The pilot sustained serious injuries, while the four passengers suffered fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and the subsequent fire.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is conducting a class 4 investigation. Such investigations have a limited scope and, while final reports may contain limited analysis, they do not include findings or recommendations. The investigation is expected to be completed within 220 days.