Aircraft Crash on Shore After Engine Failure Near Carling Lake (C-FGBX)

Incident Overview and Immediate Aftermath An aircraft experienced an engine failure shortly after taking off from Carling Lake. At the time of the failure, the aircraft was climbing to an altitude of approximately 200 feet. Following the loss of engine power, the aircraft lost both speed and altitude, ultimately contacting trees and crashing on the shore. All eight occupants on board were able to evacuate the aircraft and were reported to be uninjured. The aircraft was completely destroyed by a post-crash fire. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation identified a specific scenario that could not be ruled out. The possibility that the aircraft stalled during the climb-out phase, and that the pilot was unable to recover in time to prevent a collision with the trees, cannot be discounted.