What happened
During the approach phase to Montreal-Dorral Airport, the pilot of a twin-engine aircraft notified air traffic control regarding issues with longitudinal stability. The flight crew reported that the plane was experiencing oscillations, specifically rolling from left to right. To counteract these movements, the pilot had to apply heavy rudder and aileron inputs to stabilize the aircraft.
As the aircraft reached the short final stage of its approach, it was unable to maintain its flight path and crashed before reaching runway 24L. The impact occurred in a nearby grassy field. The incident resulted in one injury to the pilot, while the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
- The aircraft experienced intermittent longitudinal control instability.
- The pilot utilized significant control surface inputs to manage rolling motions during the descent.