Is it SOP in the Q400 to add flaps when capturing the GS? (Thinking Roselawn - flaps + ice). ATC reported the crash right at the outer marker, but looks like it might have been a bit outside the OM - where the descent begins from 2300'.
From the approach ATC audio, it sounded to me like the crew did not seem to be stressed or concerned while on the frequency. Maybe the tower freq. tape picked up something. Not to argue - it was just my impression.
[edit] Like Ricky1 says:
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depends on whether one counts the Q400 as a "new" type or a Dash-8 variant.