What happened
An incident involving a float plane occurred at Oneko Lake when the aircraft experienced a loss of power due to an engine failure. During the emergency following the mechanical malfunction, the flight crew performed incorrect maneuvers or procedures. This sequence of events led to the aircraft crashing into the surface of the lake.
Despite the impact, there were no fatalities and no injuries were reported among those on board. The aircraft was a float plane operating in the vicinity of Oneko Lake at the time of the accident.
Findings
Investigations into the crash identified that an engine failure served as the primary mechanical trigger for the event. However, the investigation concluded that inappropriate actions taken by the crew following the loss of power were a critical factor in the aircraft's descent and subsequent impact with the water.