Single-engine aircraft crash near Quicke Lake (CF-ECJ)

What happened

During the final stages of an approach toward Quicke Lake, a single-engine airplane experienced an aerodynamic stall. This loss of lift caused the aircraft to descend into a heavily wooded region.

The impact with the trees resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were three injuries reported among the occupants of the plane; however, no fatalities occurred during the accident.

Findings

Official investigations suggest that the crash may have been triggered by a reduction in engine performance. Specifically, investigators are looking into whether carburetor icing led to a loss of engine power during the flight.