What happened
A scheduled courier operation was traveling from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, to Goose Bay when the incident occurred. The aircraft arrived at the destination at 04:56 Atlantic Standard Time. During the landing roll on a runway covered in snow, the aircraft began to drift toward the right side of the centerline.
The pilot attempted to correct the deviation by applying full-left rudder and engaging reverse thrust on the engines, but these actions failed to stabilize the aircraft. Consequently, the aircraft exited the runway and collided with a hard-packed snow bank. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft, though there were no injuries reported among the two crew members on board.
Findings
- The presence of snow on the runway surface contributed to the loss of directional control.
- The pilot's attempts to regain control via rudder and reverse thrust were ineffective during the landing roll.