Were there any fatalities in the 1978-06-23 Beechcraft 80 Queen Air accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1978-06-23 involved a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air, registration C-GGAL, operated by Gander Aviation, at Saint John's, Canada.

1978-06-23: Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (C-GGAL) — Gander Aviation — Saint John's, Canada

10 fatalitiesSaint John's, CanadaTakeoff (climb)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near St John's Airport during its initial climb, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During the early stages of flight following departure from St John's Airport, a twin engine airplane entered a fatal descent. While performing its initial climb, the aircraft made contact with treetops and subsequently struck the slope of Mt Picco's Ridge. The impact occurred in an area near Portugal Cove, situated approximately six kilometers west of the airfield.

The collision resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were 10 fatalities recorded among the occupants of the plane, with no survivors reported from the crash site.

Findings

The aircraft struck vegetation during the climb phase.
The wreckage was located on the ridge of Mt Picco.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck treetops and crashed into a mountainside during its initial climb after departing St John's Airport.