What happened
On a repositioning flight traveling from Thompson to Island Lake, Manitoba, the crew began an instrument approach toward Runway 12. While performing the final approach segment, the aircraft descended beneath the established minimum descent altitude. In response to this deviation, the crew executed a missed approach procedure.
During the execution of the missed approach, the aircraft made contact with trees. Despite the impact, the crew successfully navigated the plane back to the airfield and completed a landing on Runway 12 without additional complications. The incident took place during the night, at approximately 2110 Central Standard Time.
Findings
- The two crew members on board escaped the incident without any injuries.
- The aircraft suffered structural damage, specifically to the landing gear doors and the right wing.
- The primary factor in the accident was the descent below the minimum descent altitude during the final approach phase.