What happened
A flight transporting an aircraft to Air Manila in the Philippines ended in a fatal accident over Newfoundland. The flight originated in Miami and was scheduled to make several stops, including Gante and Santa Maria in the Azores Islands, before reaching its final destination.
While the aircraft was in the cruise phase of flight over Newfoundland, the crew transmitted a short mayday distress signal. Shortly after this communication, the plane became uncontrollable and impacted the waters of Trinity Bay. The accident resulted in two fatalities, as both pilots on board were killed in the crash.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the aircraft experienced a loss of control following an emergency that has not yet been determined.