What happened
Following a separate accident involving a Patricia Air Transport DC-3 at Pickle Lake, the same operator initiated an emergency medical flight. A De Havillance Canada DHC-2 Beaver, carrying one pilot and one passenger, was dispatched to perform an ambulance mission.
As the aircraft approached the Pickle Lake area, the plane became uncontrollable. The flight ended when the aircraft impacted the surface of Pickle Lake, approximately 5 km from the airfield. Despite the impact, both occupants were successfully rescued from the scene.
Findings
The specific reasons for the loss of control remain undetermined, as the crash occurred under unknown circumstances.