What happened
During a flight traveling from Holinshead Lake toward Kasshabog Lake, the pilot encountered worsening weather conditions. As the flight continued, the cloud ceiling dropped significantly, eventually reaching a height near the treetops. Upon reaching the destination outpost camp, the pilot identified a cabin located at the site.
While performing a turn during the final approach to the camp, the aircraft struck the surface of the water. The impact was severe enough to detach one of the floats, causing the vessel to eventually sink. The pilot and four passengers managed to exit the submerged aircraft and began swimming toward the shore. During this evacuation attempt, one passenger disappeared and could not be found. Search efforts were subsequently conducted by divers from the Ontario Provincial Police.
Findings
- The incident was precipitated by deteriorating weather and a low cloud ceiling.
- The crash resulted in one fatality (the missing passenger) and several injuries, specifically three slight injuries and one serious injury.