What happened
During a takeoff attempt from the frozen surface of Lake Bondésir, the aircraft encountered an obstacle on the ground. The left ski made contact with an ice ridge, which triggered a structural failure of the main landing gear. This collapse caused the aircraft to come to a halt on the ice.
There were no injuries reported among the two crew members on board, as both the pilot and the co-pilot were able to exit the aircraft safely. However, the impact resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to damage that was beyond repair.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the impact of the left ski with an ice ridge during the takeoff phase.