Accident Overview
At Elim Airstrip, a twin-engine airplane landed and was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the runway, striking a snow bank and a snow removal machine. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair, but both occupants evacuated without injury.
Sequence of Events
The airplane touched down on the runway at Elim Airstrip. After touchdown, it failed to stop before the end of the runway. The aircraft continued past the runway surface, overran, and collided with a snow bank and a snow removal machine.
Damage and Injuries
Both occupants escaped the accident uninjured. The aircraft, however, sustained damage that rendered it beyond economical repair.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was the overrun and collision with a snowbank after the pilot selected an unsuitable terrain and failed to initiate a go-around.
Contributing Factor
A factor reported in the investigation was the presence of ice and slush on the runway surface.