On September 30, 1985, a Beechcraft D18 (registration C-FCWM) operated by La Pourvoirie Roger Fortier was involved in an aviation accident near Schefferville, Canada during landing or approach. 8 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crash was likely caused by the pilot becoming incapacitated during heavy snowfall while on final approach. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed during its final approach to Schefferville Airport amidst heavy snowfall, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board.
What happened
During a flight approaching Schefferville Airport, an aircraft crashed a short distance before reaching runway 36. The incident occurred while the aircraft was on its final approach phase. At the time of the accident, the area was experiencing severe weather characterized by heavy snowfall.
The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were eight fatalities recorded among the occupants of the plane, which included six passengers from Chicago.
Findings
Preliminary observations suggest that pilot incapacitation may have been a primary factor in the accident, occurring alongside the challenging meteorological conditions present during the descent.
Probable cause
The crash was likely caused by the pilot becoming incapacitated during heavy snowfall while on final approach.