Were there any fatalities in the 1993-07-28 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

Engine Failure and Stall After Takeoff from Lake Allard (C-FIUS)

Q: What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-07-28 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration C-FIUS, operated by Aero Golfe, at Lake Allard, Canada.

On July 28, 1993, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration C-FIUS) operated by Aero Golfe was involved in an aviation accident near Lake Allard, Canada during takeoff. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. The aircraft stalled during the last turn because its speed was insufficient. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

After takeoff from Lake Allard, an aircraft's engine failed. The pilot attempted a 180-degree turn for an emergency landing on the lake, but the aircraft stalled and crashed. One passenger was rescued; five others died.

Introduction

A mine company aircraft transporting employees of QIT Fer et Titane crashed shortly after takeoff from Lake Allard. The flight was intended to transfer personnel to Seven Islands.

Accident Sequence

Following takeoff from Lake Allard, the aircraft's engine failed. The pilot determined that no suitable terrain was available for an emergency landing. Consequently, the pilot initiated a 180-degree turn to return to the lake. During the final turn, the aircraft stalled and subsequently crashed into the lake.

Rescue and Casualties

One passenger was rescued from the wreckage. The other five occupants were killed.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be an engine failure for unknown reasons. Additionally, the aircraft stalled during the last turn because its speed was insufficient.

1993-07-28: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (C-FIUS) — Aero Golfe — Lake Allard, Canada