Aircraft stall and crash near Lake Helen (C-FIOD)

What happened

Following departure from Lake Helen, the aircraft entered a flight phase where the pilot retracted the flaps and decreased airspeed. During this maneuver, the plane experienced an aerodynamic stall, leading to a crash into a densely wooded region. The impact was followed by a post-crash fire that resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

Findings

• The incident involved a loss of lift due to a stall occurring immediately after takeoff.
• There were two occupants on board the aircraft during the flight.
• Both individuals managed to exit the wreckage and sustained only minor injuries.
• The primary factor in the accident was the reduction of airspeed while retracting flaps, which led to the loss of flight stability.