What happened
During a flight near the Flin Flon region, an aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power due to an engine malfunction. Following this mechanical issue, the aircraft descended and impacted the surface of Ross Lake.
Despite the impact with the water, there were no fatalities and no injuries were reported among those on board. The incident occurred during the flight phase involving an active engine failure, resulting in the loss of the airframe in the lake waters.
Findings
Official investigations into the accident concluded that the primary factor leading to the crash was an engine failure.