Accident Overview
On 20 August 2011, a Boeing 737-210C combi aircraft, registration C-GNWN, serial number 21067, operated by Bradley Air Services Limited under its business name First Air, was being flown as First Air charter flight 6560 from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, to Resolute Bay, Nunavut. At 1642 Coordinated Universal Time (1142 Central Daylight Time), during the approach to Runway 35T, the aircraft struck a hill approximately 1 nautical mile east of the runway.
Damage and Impact
The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a subsequent post-crash fire. No emergency locator transmitter signal was emitted by the aircraft.
Occupants and Injuries
Eight passengers and all 4 crew members sustained fatal injuries. The remaining 3 passengers sustained serious injuries and were rescued by Canadian military personnel, who were in Resolute Bay as part of a military exercise.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) conducted a class 3 investigation. Class 3 investigations analyze a small number of safety issues and may result in recommendations. The accident occurred during daylight hours.