What happened
A flight departing from Pelican Narrows ended in an accident during the approach phase to Sully Lake. The aircraft, a single-engine plane, was carrying a pilot and two passengers at the time of the incident. During the descent toward the destination, the engine suffered a loss of power, causing the aircraft to lose altitude rapidly. The plane subsequently impacted the surface of Sully Lake.
Following the impact, the two passengers managed to exit the cabin. Both individuals sustained serious injuries during the crash and the subsequent events. The pilot was killed in the accident. After the crash, the survivors remained on the shoreline overnight before rescue teams arrived. They were successfully evacuated and transported to a hospital the following day.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the loss of engine power during the approach to the destination.