What happened
During a period of declining visibility at sunset, an aircraft began its descent toward Island Lake. As the pilot transitioned into the final approach phase, the plane made contact with the water surface. The impact caused the aircraft to capsize, leaving it resting upside down in the lake.
While the airframe sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, the pilot was successfully rescued from the wreckage. No other injuries were reported following the incident.
Findings
- Low visibility conditions during the sunset approach.
- The pilot failed to maintain sufficient altitude while on final approach to the lake surface.