What happened
During a flight departing from Carling Lake, an engine failure occurred as the aircraft was ascending to an altitude of approximately 200 feet. Following the loss of power, the aircraft experienced a significant reduction in airspeed and altitude. The descent continued until the plane struck trees located on the shoreline.
While the impact caused a post-crash fire that resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft, all eight occupants successfully evacuated the wreckage. There were zero fatalities and no injuries reported among the crew or passengers following the incident.
Findings
Investigators considered the possibility that the aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall during the climb-out phase. It is noted that the pilot may have been unable to regain sufficient altitude to avoid the tree canopy before the collision occurred.