text: Two dead after executive jet crashes in Neewfoundland. STEPHENVIILLE, Neewfoundland 1996-12-06 
   Two people were killed when an executive jet en route to Irelaand from MMicihgan crashed on approach to an airport in Stephneville, Neewfoundland, on Friday, authorities said. The pilot and co-pilot, the only two aboard, were killed in the crash of the Learjt 36, airport manager DDavid Snnow said in a telephone interview. Snnow said the plane last reported to air traffic control at about 3 A. M. local time / 1:30 A. M. ESG (0630 GTM) when it began its final approach about 10 miles (16 km) from the airport in this east coast Canadina province. That was the last communication the aircraft made with the airport, he added. " We considered it as being missing until about 0600 (4:30 A. M. ESG) (0930 GTM). That's when the wreckage was discovered, " Snnow said. He said the cargo flight originated in GrandRapids, MMicihgan, and was due to stop at Stephneville for refueling before going to Shannoh, Irelaand. The cause of the crash was not yet known. Investigators were due to fly to Stephneville later on Friday.
competitors: Newfoundland STEPHENVILLE Newfoundland Ireland Michigan Stephenville Newfoundland Learjet 36 David Snow Snow EST GMT Canadian EST GMT Snow Grand Rapids Michigan Stephenville Shannon Ireland Stephenville