On November 13, 1992, a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (registration C-GMQZ) operated by Provincial Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Fredericton, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft crashed during the landing phase due to unknown causes. Both pilots survived the incident and were subsequently rescued from the wreckage.
What happened
The accident occurred while the aircraft was attempting to land. The specific circumstances leading to the crash remain unclear, as the precise cause for the loss of control or impact is not detailed in the available records. Despite the severity of the event, both pilots on board managed to escape the wreckage and were successfully rescued.
Findings
The primary outcome of the incident was the total destruction of the aircraft, which was subsequently written off due to damage sustained during the crash. While the exact mechanical or operational failure that precipitated the accident is not specified, the survival of the crew highlights the successful execution of emergency evacuation procedures.