What happened
In July 1930, a seaplane encountered a serious incident while attempting to depart from the waters of the Fort Frances harbor. During the takeoff run, the aircraft made contact with a floating obstacle on the water's surface. This impact caused the pilot to lose control of the machine, leading it to come to rest upside down in the water. Despite the severity of the crash and the inverted position of the wreckage, there were no casualties among those aboard.
Findings
The specific date of this mishap has not been definitively established in historical records, though it is known to have occurred sometime during the month of July 1930. The primary factor leading to the loss of control was identified as the collision with the unmarked floating object during the critical takeoff phase.