What happened
The incident occurred while the twin engine aircraft was navigating through a valley. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were described as marginal. During this phase of flight, the airframe made contact with tree tops before descending into a wooded section of Mt Meenard. The impact resulted in significant damage to the aircraft and injuries to those on board.
Findings
The crash was attributed to the collision with terrain features while operating in challenging meteorological conditions. The sequence of events led to the loss of one life and physical harm to several others. Specifically, one pilot lost their life in the accident, while four crew members sustained injuries.