Accident Overview
A single-engine aircraft was conducting a takeoff from a remote area approximately 35 kilometers southwest of Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay). The aircraft failed to achieve flight, veered off the runway, and came to rest in an inverted position. All three occupants were injured, and the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be engine failure resulting from fuel starvation. This was attributed to pilot inattention to the fuel system, specifically the fuel selector being positioned on a wrong tank that was empty.