What happened
On a scheduled charter flight from Quebec City's Jean Lesage International Airport to Chapais Airport, a Beechcraft A100, registered as C-FMAI, was performing a non-precision approach to Runway 05. The flight, operated by Myrand Aviation Inc., was carrying a total of five people, including two crew members and three passengers.
During the final stages of the approach, the pilot-in-command took control of the aircraft when it was less than one mile from the runway threshold. Although the runway was visible upon crossing the threshold, the aircraft touched down roughly 1,500 feet from the runway end. Upon realizing the remaining distance was inadequate to stop, the pilot-in-command instructed the co-pilot to retract the flaps and applied maximum engine power without communicating a specific plan to the other crew member.
In response to the sudden application of power, the co-pilot reduced engine power, engaged reverse pitch, and applied the brakes. Despite these efforts, the aircraft failed to stop within the paved surface. The plane exited the runway, traveled through gravel and snow, and came to a sudden halt approximately 500 feet beyond the runway exit. The impact resulted in severe damage to the aircraft, though there were zero injuries reported among the occupants.
Findings
- The pilot-in-command applied full power during the landing roll without notifying the co-pilot of the intent to attempt a go-around.
- The crew's conflicting actions—specifically the application of full power alongside the co-pilot's attempt to use reverse thrust and braking—contributed to the inability to stop the aircraft on the remaining runway length.