On December 10, 1971, a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (registration N929V) operated by Coleman Aircraft was involved in an aviation accident near Frobisher Bay, Canada during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft crashed during a nighttime approach to Frobisher Bay Airport, resulting in the deaths of all three people on board.
What happened
During a night flight approaching Frobisher Bay Airport, a twin engine aircraft went down a few kilometers from the runway. The descent was occurring during the approach phase when the impact occurred.
All three individuals on board the aircraft, including the crew and any passengers, were killed in the crash. The specific details surrounding the moments leading up to the impact remain undetermined.
Findings
The exact reasons for the crash are currently listed as unknown circumstances. No official determination has been released regarding what led to the loss of control or the descent into the ground near the airfield.
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