What happened
During a flight departing from a private airstrip in Lumby, an airplane encountered mechanical issues involving the engine shortly after takeoff. As the aircraft was traveling toward the southern part of the province, the pilot attempted to manage the engine failure by performing an emergency landing. During this maneuver, the aircraft impacted a prairie area situated approximately 300 feet from a residential building.
Following the impact, the aircraft caught fire. All three occupants managed to exit the wreckage before the fire consumed the plane. The post-crash fire resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. All individuals involved sustained minor injuries during the event.
Findings
- The aircraft experienced engine problems during the initial climb phase of the flight.
- The proximity of the crash site to a residence was noted, with the impact occurring near a house.