On December 18, 1979, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration C-GLFS) operated by Eastern Flying Services was involved in an aviation accident near Halifax-Stanfield, Canada during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed while performing its final approach to Halifax-Stanfield Airport, resulting in two fatalities.
What happened
During a flight toward Halifax-Stanfield Airport, a twin engine airplane was engaged in the final approach phase of its arrival. While maneuvering for landing, the aircraft impacted the ground under circumstances that remain undetermined. The impact occurred before the plane could complete its landing sequence.
There were two people on board the aircraft at the time of the accident. Both the pilot and the passenger sustained fatal injuries during the crash. No other persons were reported to be on the aircraft.
Findings
The specific reasons for the descent and subsequent impact are currently unknown, as the exact circumstances surrounding the flight's conclusion have not been established.
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