What happened
During the final approach phase toward runway 28 at Gaspé-Michel Pouliot Airport, a twin engine aircraft impacted a forested region. The crash site was situated approximately 6 km east of the airfield, near the community of Haldimand.
As the flight progressed through its landing sequence, the plane struck trees in the wooded area. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe, leaving the aircraft a write-off. There were eight injuries reported among the people on board, though no fatalities occurred during the event.
Findings
No specific technical failures or environmental factors were detailed regarding the descent into the wooded area near Haldimand.