What happened
During a departure from Arrow Lake, a single-engine aircraft encountered floating debris on the water's surface. The impact with these objects caused the plane to capsize. Following the collision, the aircraft overturned and eventually settled in an upside-down position in the area near Nakusp.
Despite the severity of the impact, all six occupants were successfully retrieved from the wreckage shortly after the event. While there were no fatalities reported, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the collision with floating objects during the takeoff phase.