What happened
The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a navigation exercise. The twin engine aircraft was en route when it entered a cloudy area. During this phase of flight, the airframe disintegrated in mid-air. Debris from the wreckage was scattered over a large area. Search efforts recovered no survivors among the five occupants, who were killed in the accident.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the exact cause of the accident remained undetermined. However, authorities noted that the crew may have experienced spatial disorientation while flying through the clouds. This condition likely compromised their ability to maintain control of the aircraft. The loss of control is believed to have placed the airframe in an attitude or position that exceeded its structural design limits, leading to the catastrophic failure of components such as the fuselage and wings.