What happened
During an approach to Waskaganish Airport, the flight crew encountered challenging weather conditions characterized by low visibility. In response to these environmental factors, the captain performed a go-around procedure. This initial maneuver was followed by three subsequent unsuccessful attempts to land, all of which were eventually abandoned.
On the fifth attempt to touch down on runway 06, the aircraft descended below the required altitude and struck the ground before reaching the runway threshold. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were three injuries reported among the crew members involved in the flight.
Findings
- The primary factor contributing to the accident was insufficient altitude during the fifth landing attempt.
- Adverse weather and degraded visibility necessitated multiple missed approaches prior to the crash.