What happened
During the final approach phase of flight to the Spence Bay Airstrip, a four-engine airplane impacted the terrain before reaching the runway. The impact occurred approximately 50 feet ahead of the runway threshold and at an elevation roughly four feet below the threshold level.
As a result of the collision with the ground, the aircraft's left wing and left main landing gear were partially detached from the airframe. Following this impact, the plane underwent a crash landing before eventually coming to a complete stop.
Injuries
There were three crew members on board at the time of the incident. All individuals managed to exit the aircraft following the crash, and they sustained only minor injuries.