What happened
During a flight near Lake Seul, Ontario, a single-engine airplane encountered severe weather conditions characterized by whiteout visibility. While the aircraft was in the cruise phase of its flight, it impacted the ground approximately 15 km north of the lake.
Following the impact, emergency responders located the wreckage and successfully evacuated all individuals on board. There were five injuries reported among the occupants, though no fatalities occurred during the accident. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
- The primary environmental factor contributing to the accident was the presence of whiteout conditions during the cruise phase of flight.