Bearskin Airlines Flight 4330
A second unstable approach ended with in-flight reverse thrust, loss of control and a crash beside a gravel runway. All ten occupants survived.
Incident date:
LEVEL 3 Final report
Causes
Approach continuation in airline accidents
Official investigators identified approach continuation in 2 of the incidents we cover, from 1999 to 2023. Each account explains how it arose in that case. A shared topic does not mean the same cause.
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| Date | Flight | Aircraft | Location | Fatalities | Report status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 September 2023 | Bearskin Airlines Flight 4330 | Fairchild SA227-DC Metro 23 | Runway 10, Detour Lake Aerodrome, Ontario | 4 minor injuries: 1 crew member and 3 passengers; no fatalities or serious injuries | LEVEL 3 Final report |
| 1 June 1999 | American Airlines Flight 1420 | McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) | Little Rock National Airport, Runway 4R | 11 fatalities | LEVEL 3 Final report |
American Airlines Flight 1420
A thunderstorm approach ended with an overrun when stopping capability was needed most.
Incident date:
LEVEL 3 Final report