Incident
Shortly after departing from a private airstrip in Lumby, the aircraft encountered engine problems. The pilot elected to perform an emergency landing. The landing attempt was unsuccessful, and the aircraft crashed into an open prairie. The crash site was located approximately 300 feet from a residential house. Upon impact, the aircraft burst into flames.
Occupants and Injuries
The aircraft was occupied by the pilot and two passengers. All three individuals evacuated the burning aircraft. They sustained minor injuries in the incident. The pilot and passengers were traveling to a destination in the southern part of the province.
Damage
The aircraft was destroyed by the post-crash fire. The fire consumed the aircraft completely. No other damage to property or injuries to persons on the ground were reported in the source.
Flight Details
The flight originated from a private airstrip in Lumby. The engine problems occurred shortly after takeoff, prompting the emergency landing. The crash occurred on a prairie, with a house located 300 feet away. All three occupants escaped with minor injuries before the aircraft was destroyed by the fire.