Aircraft crash near Gaspé-Michel Pouliot Airport

No fatalities • Gaspé, Canada • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a wooded area during its final approach to runway 28 at Gaspé-Michel Pouliot Airport, resulting in injuries to all occupants.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-12-17 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident near Gaspé, Canada?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a wooded area during its final approach to runway 28 at Gaspé-Michel Pouliot Airport, resulting in injuries to all occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-12-17 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-12-17 involved a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, registration CF-YTL, operated by Air Gaspé, at Gaspé, Canada.

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