What happened
During an approach to land on the choppy surface of Pickle Lake, a seaplane encountered difficult water conditions. As the aircraft descended toward the water, one of the floats made forceful contact with the waves. This impact caused the float to dig into the surface, leading to a loss of stability that resulted in the aircraft overturning.
The plane eventually came to rest in an upside-down position on the lake. Despite the severity of the capsize, all individuals on board were able to exit the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. The incident resulted in zero fatalities and zero injuries.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the impact of the float with the waves during the landing phase.
- The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, as it was deemed beyond repair.