What happened
The incident occurred when a single-engine aircraft attempted to land on the surface of Fish Lake. At the time of the event, the lake was covered in ice. As the aircraft made contact with the frozen surface during its landing approach, the structural integrity of the ice failed under the weight of the machine. Consequently, the plane broke through the crust and sank into the water below.
Findings
Despite the total loss of the airframe due to submersion, the event was classified as non-fatal. There were no casualties reported among those on board or in the vicinity. The primary factor leading to the accident was the inability of the iced surface to support the weight of the aircraft during the landing phase.