What happened
On a flight conducted under instrument flight rules, an aircraft departed from Kamsack, Saskatchewan, bound for Saskatoon. The flight was carrying a total of four people, including the pilot and three passengers. During the takeoff roll on runway 34, the aircraft experienced a leftward drift. While the plane initially gained altitude, it subsequently entered a steep bank to the left and struck the ground approximately 200 feet from the runway.
The collision triggered an immediate fire at the crash site. Of the four occupants on board, two fatalities were recorded, involving the pilot and one passenger. Two passengers sustained serious injuries during the impact but were able to exit the burning wreckage and survive the accident. The aircraft was completely destroyed by the forces of the impact and the subsequent fire.
Findings
- The accident took place during the evening civil twilight hours.
- The aircraft's flight path deviated significantly during the takeoff phase due to a leftward roll.