Accident Overview
On 25 March 2024, at 20:15 UTC, a Pilatus PC-12/47 aircraft registered as C-FYMN, operated by Chrono Aviation Inc., was involved in an accident during landing at Kangirsuk Airport (CYAS) in Quebec, Canada. The aircraft, operating under instrument flight rules (IFR) as flight NDL987, was arriving from Quaqtaq Airport (CYHA), Quebec.
Flight Details
The flight carried two pilots and four passengers. Weather conditions included a crosswind component, with reported winds from 280 degrees true at 26 knots, gusting to 36 knots.
Incident Sequence
During the landing roll, the crew selected reverse thrust, but initially no response occurred. Approximately five seconds later, as the pilot was preparing to apply power for a go-around, the reverse thrust engaged at maximum power. The crew lost control of the aircraft, which veered sideways off the runway at about 20 knots and came to rest in the snow. There were no injuries among occupants. The aircraft sustained serious damage.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has opened an investigation into the occurrence. The Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB) issued a notification on 26 April 2024, as the aircraft was registered in Canada.