The Jazz Aviation LP de Havilland DHC-8-102 (registration C-GTAI, serial number 078) was operating as flight JZA7795 on a scheduled flight from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Ontario, to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, Ontario. At 1825 Eastern Standard Time, while on approach to Runway 30 in conditions of twilight and reduced visibility due to blowing snow, the aircraft touched down approximately 450 feet prior to the runway threshold. Following touchdown, the aircraft struck one of the runway approach lights before coming to a stop approximately 1500 feet past the threshold, on the runway surface. There were no injuries to the passengers or to the crew; however, there was significant damage to the aircraft.