What happened
During a nighttime final approach to Stephenville Airport, a four-engine aircraft struck the ground approximately 1.5 km before reaching the runway threshold. The impact resulted in a crash at the site of the landing attempt.
Of the individuals on board, there were 13 fatalities and one survivor who was successfully rescued from the wreckage.
Findings
Initial assessments indicate that the crew was conducting the approach at an altitude that was too low for the phase of flight. The specific reason why the aircraft was flying at an insufficient height remains undetermined.