What happened
The incident involved a commercial charter flight operating between Port-Menier on Anticosti Island and Gaspé. The aircraft was transporting two crew members and 27 passengers, the majority of whom were employees of the Consolidated Paper Company. During the approach to Gaspé Airport, initiated from the east, weather conditions included fog that reduced visibility.
While descending at an altitude considered too low for the terrain, the aircraft struck trees in a wooded area near Cap-des-Rosiers. This impact caused the plane to stall and crash approximately 20 kilometers east of the airport. Rescue teams reached the scene several hours after the accident. Tragically, all 29 individuals on board were killed in the event.
Findings
Investigations into the accident focused on the crew's decision-making during the approach phase. The official determination concluded that the flight crew initiated a visual approach despite low visibility conditions. Due to these limited sightlines, the crew was unable to identify ground obstacles in time to avoid the collision with the trees.