What happened
On a daylight flight in June 2013, a Beechcraft King Air 100, registered as C-GJSU, was operating under visual flight rules from the Montréal/St-Hubert Airport. The aircraft, operated by Aviation Flycie Inc., was carrying one pilot and three passengers. As the aircraft was maneuvering for an approach to Runway 24R at Montréal/St-Hubert, both Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-28 engines ceased functioning.
Following the loss of power, the pilot attempted to divert to the St-Mathieu-de-Beloeil Airport. During this maneuver, the pilot attempted a forced landing in a field located approximately 0.5 nautical mile west of the airport. At 1725 Eastern Daylight Time, the aircraft struck the ground roughly 30 feet before reaching the intended field. The impact caused extensive damage to the airframe, though no fire occurred. The four occupants on board sustained minor injuries.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the sequence of events leading to the loss of engine power and the subsequent impact. Investigators confirmed that the emergency locator transmitter activated during the incident. The examination established that the dual engine failure was a direct result of the aircraft running out of fuel.