What happened
During an approach to Toronto-Malton Airport, the flight crew encountered severe weather characterized by intense rainfall and active thunderstorms. While attempting to land, the aircraft descended beneath the established glide path and made contact with the ground. The impact caused the engines and undercarriage to be sheared from the airframe. Following the collision, the plane slid across the terrain for a distance of several yards, eventually coming to a stop approximately 3,400 feet before reaching the runway threshold.
All 38 occupants were successfully evacuated from the wreckage. Among those rescued, ten individuals sustained injuries. The aircraft was completely destroyed during the sequence of events.
Findings
Investigations into the accident identified that the crew performed a misjudged approach amidst deteriorating environmental conditions. While the presence of windshear and heavy precipitation contributed to the difficulty of the flight, the primary factor was the failure to maintain the proper glide slope during the descent.