What happened
On a scheduled instrument flight rules flight traveling from Edmonton City Centre Airport to Kirby Lake, Alberta, an aircraft impacted the ground during its final approach to Runway 08. The impact occurred approximately 174 feet before reaching the runway threshold. Following the initial contact with the ground, the aircraft bounced and eventually settled at the edge of the runway.
There were ten people on board the aircraft, consisting of two crew members and eight passengers, all of whom were employees of BP. The accident resulted in one fatality, involving the captain. Additionally, four individuals, including the co-pilot, suffered serious injuries, while the remaining five passengers sustained minor injuries. The aircraft itself sustained substantial damage. Following the impact, a small electrical fire ignited within the cockpit, though this was successfully suppressed by the survivors and emergency personnel. The aircraft's emergency locator transmitter was triggered upon impact.
Findings
- The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway threshold during the approach phase.
- A post-impact electrical fire occurred in the cockpit area.