Occurrence
A privately registered Piper PA 46-350P aircraft, equipped with a PT6A-35 powered JetProp DLX conversion, was conducting a flight from Sept-Îles Airport, Quebec, to Goose Bay Airport, Newfoundland and Labrador. The aircraft had been cleared to land. During the approach, it struck terrain approximately 2.5 miles southwest of the airport along the extended centreline of Runway 08.
Emergency Response
The 406 MHz emergency locator transmitter activated upon impact. An emergency response team deployed from Canadian Forces Base 5 Wing, Goose Bay. The aircraft was destroyed.
Injuries
The two occupants sustained serious injuries and were transported to the local hospital. The pilot later died of his injuries.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada conducted a class 4 investigation. Class 4 investigations are limited in scope; while the final reports may contain limited analysis, they do not contain findings or recommendations.