What happened
During a flight in the area surrounding Bamfield, a single engine airplane was operating at a relatively low altitude. While performing a sudden, sharp turn, the aircraft experienced a significant loss of altitude. This maneuver resulted in the plane impacting a lake.
Following the impact, the aircraft submerged and was subsequently lost. Despite the crash, all three occupants were successfully rescued from the scene shortly after the event occurred.
Findings
- The accident took place while the aircraft was in a low-altitude flight phase.
- A sharp turn performed by the pilot led to the loss of altitude and subsequent impact with the water.