On December 10, 1986, a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (registration C-GKRL) operated by Syncrude Canada was involved in an aviation accident near Fort McMurray, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a wooded, snow-covered area during its approach to Fort McMurray Airport, resulting in multiple serious injuries.
What happened
During the final approach phase toward Fort McMurray Airport, a twin engine airplane encountered difficulties while navigating the descent. The aircraft made contact with treetops before ultimately crashing into a heavily wooded region. The site of the impact was situated approximately 11 km southeast of the airfield and was characterized by snow-covered terrain.
All four occupants on board the aircraft sustained serious injuries during the accident. Emergency responders were required to navigate the forested landscape to reach the wreckage following the collision with the trees.