Incident
Shortly after departing from Hay River Airport, a single-engine aircraft experienced a stall and crashed. The aircraft was substantially damaged, beyond economical repair. All four individuals on board escaped without injury.
Investigation
Investigators examined the wreckage and operational circumstances. The aircraft had accumulated ice on its wings and fuselage, which led to a loss of control. It was determined that the aircraft had not undergone deicing procedures prior to takeoff, though the reason for this omission remains unknown.
Probable Cause
According to the official findings, the probable cause of the accident was loss of control resulting from excessive ice accumulation on the wings and fuselage. For reasons that could not be determined, the aircraft had not been deiced before the flight.