What happened
During an attempt to land on a frozen lake situated in the vicinity of Millertown Junction, a twin engine aircraft struck the ice with enough force to break through the surface. The impact caused the plane to submerge into the water, leading to the total loss of the airframe.
While the descent ended in the water, the occupants survived the incident. The flight involved two injuries sustained by the crew members during the event.
Findings
- The surface conditions of the lake were noted as being icy at the time of the accident.
- The structural failure of the ice was the primary factor that led to the aircraft sinking.