On October 16, 1988, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration C-GDOM) operated by Simpson Air was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Simpson, 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 and caught fire during its final approach to Fort Simpson Airport, resulting in no survivors.
What happened
During the final approach phase of flight into Fort Simpson Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced a fatal accident. The aircraft impacted the ground approximately 3 km before reaching the runway threshold. Following the impact, the wreckage was consumed by fire.
There were three fatalities recorded in the accident, as all occupants on board the aircraft perished during the crash event.
Findings
No specific technical findings or contributing factors regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the actions of the crew were provided in the initial report.
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