What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from Thubun Lake, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude. The descent resulted in a crash that left the plane in an inverted position on the ground. The impact caused the airframe to be damaged beyond repair. While the aircraft was destroyed, the pilot sustained injuries during the event.
Findings
Investigations into the accident revealed that the engine ceased operation shortly after the aircraft rotated for takeoff. This loss of power was attributed to a critical error in flight preparation: the pilot had set the fuel selector to an empty tank, failing to follow established pre-flight procedures.