What happened
While operating a flight toward Kuujjuaq, the crew of a four-engine aircraft experienced significant technical difficulties. These complications necessitated an immediate attempt to perform an emergency landing. During this maneuver, the aircraft went down approximately 44 km north of the Kuujjuaq destination.
During the accident, there were two fatalities among the occupants. The third person on board was successfully recovered from the wreckage by rescue teams.
Findings
- The crew encountered technical problems during the flight sequence.
- The crash occurred while the aircraft was attempting to land following the onset of mechanical issues.