A24C0057

The occurrence

On 16 June 2024, the De Havilland DHC-2 float-equipped aircraft, operated by Canadian Fly-In Fishing (Red Lake) Limited, was departing Chukuni River, Ontario, on a visual flight rules flight to Thicketwood Lake, Ontario, with 1 pilot and 4 passengers on board.

While climbing out after takeoff, the pilot lost control of the aircraft and collided with the shoreline, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft. The emergency locator transmitter was activated.