What happened
During an arrival on the frozen surface of Kenty Lake, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure upon contact with the ground. As the plane was touching down on the ice, the right ski made contact with a snowbank. This impact led to the immediate collapse of the landing gear.
Despite the structural damage to the airframe, the incident resulted in zero fatalities. All three occupants on board were successfully removed from the wreckage without injury. The impact was severe enough that the aircraft was declared a total loss and was damaged beyond repair.
Findings
- The primary factor in the gear collapse was the right ski striking a snowbank during the landing sequence.