1 fatality

1991-02-08: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (C-FPEZ) — Labrador Airways — Postville, Canada

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On February 8, 1991, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration C-FPEZ) operated by Labrador Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Postville, Canada in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781212249Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo flight from Nain to Goose Bay encountered an uncontrolled descent after the pilot reported problems to ATC. The aircraft struck the ground in a 55° nose-down attitude southwest of Postville; the sole pilot was killed. Weather conditions were good.

Accident Overview

A cargo flight operating between Nain and Goose Bay ended in a fatal crash after the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent. The accident occurred approximately 51 nautical miles southwest of Postville. The sole pilot on board was killed.

Sequence of Events

During the flight, the pilot reported problems to air traffic control and was cleared to descend from 7,500 feet to 3,500 feet. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and struck the ground in a 55° nose-down attitude.

Weather Conditions

At the time of the accident, weather conditions were considered good. No icing conditions or atmospheric turbulence were present.

Investigation

An investigation was conducted to determine the cause of the accident. The official probable cause states: "The exact cause of the accident could not be determined." No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or operator were provided in the source.