What happened
The incident occurred during the takeoff phase of flight at Snake Lake, situated approximately 9 km north of McKellar. While attempting to depart from the water surface, the aircraft, which had been named 'Eagle', collided with a submerged rock. The impact caused the plane to sink immediately, resulting in the total loss of the airframe.
Findings
The primary cause of the accident was the collision with an underwater obstacle during the initial climb or takeoff roll. As the aircraft sank rapidly, no survivors were recovered at the scene. Consequently, the status of the individuals on board remains unconfirmed, and their fate is listed as unknown in available records.