What happened
On the evening of October 14, 2004, a Bombardier CL-600-2B19, registered as N8396A, crashed near Jefferson City, Missouri. The aircraft, operating as Northwest Airlink flight 3701, was performing a repositioning maneuver from Little Rock National Airport in Arkansas to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in Minnesota.
While flying near the Jefferson City Memorial Airport, the aircraft entered a state of aerodynamic stall. This maneuver resulted in a total loss of engine power as both engines flamed out. The crew was unable to successfully restart the engines during the descent. The plane ultimately impacted a residential area approximately 2.5 miles south of the airport. The impact resulted in two fatalities, involving both the captain and the first officer, and the total destruction of the aircraft. There were no reported injuries to individuals on the ground.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the crash was the result of a pilot-induced aerodynamic stall which led to the subsequent flameout of both engines.