Accident Summary
On an unspecified date, an aircraft conducting a supply mission from Thule Airbase to Dye 3 Airstrip crashed on final approach. The airstrip is located approximately 320 km east of Sondreströmfjord, Greenland. During the landing approach, the airplane lost altitude and struck the ground.
Damage and Injuries
Upon impact, the landing gear, skis, outboard fuel tanks, and the number one engine were torn off. Additionally, 12 feet of the left wing tip and six feet of the right wing tip were detached. The aircraft came to rest in flames in the snow. Seven occupants sustained minor injuries. The eighth occupant, a Danish citizen, was killed when a propeller blade detached and penetrated the fuselage.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the approach speed was too low, causing the airplane to stall during the last segment of the approach.