Quaqtaq - Kangiqsujuaq

On October 26, 1989 at 11:26 AM, Quaqtaq - Kangiqsujuaq experienced a crash involving De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, operated by Air Inuit, with the event recorded near Kangiqsualujjuaq (Wakeham Bay) Quebec.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

13 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 13 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 11, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is weather. After touchdown, the crew lost control of the airplane that veered off runway, struck a ditch and came to rest. All 13 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration C-GBJE, MSN 566, year of manufacture 1978.