Incident Details
A crew was performing a supply mission in Nunavut, carrying three scientists on board. The aircraft was equipped with skis and landed on snow-covered terrain approximately 168 kilometers north of Alert Air Base. After landing, the aircraft came to a halt when the right ski punctured the ice, causing the aircraft to partially sink while both engines were still running.
Occupants and Evacuation
All five occupants escaped uninjured. They were evacuated two hours later by the crew of a Bell 407 helicopter to Resolute Bay.
Damage and Disposition
The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and was abandoned on site. It was later canceled from the registry in November 2011.
Probable Cause
The official findings state that the landing gear went through the ice after landing on ice/snow terrain.