Fatal Collision Involving a Departing Aircraft and a Parked Bell 206 at Thistle Lake (C-FWAB)

Incident Overview and Immediate Sequence of Events An aircraft departed Thistle Lake after completing a cargo delivery for local mine workers. During the initial climb, at an altitude of approximately 10 feet, the aircraft banked to the right and collided with the rotor of a Bell 206 that was parked on the ground. The impact caused the departing aircraft to become uncontrollable. It continued forward for a few dozen meters before crashing and igniting. ## Casualties and Official Findings Both pilots aboard the aircraft were killed in the accident. The official investigation concluded that the reason for the loss of control could not be determined. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source material.