Accident Overview
The crew of a twin-engine airplane was engaged in an illegal flight, planning to load marijuana boxes. To avoid apprehension, they decided to hurry their takeoff. During the departure, the airplane entered a ground loop. The ground loop resulted in the aircraft striking a fence. The airplane subsequently crashed.
Crew and Injuries
The aircraft carried two individuals: a pilot and a passenger. The pilot was seriously wounded in the accident. The passenger received slight injuries.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a ground loop and subsequent collision with a fence due to inadequate preflight preparation. Contributing factors reported included improper operation of brakes and/or flight controls.