What happened
During a nighttime operation, a twin engine airplane was conducting an unauthorized flight at a low altitude when it collided with trees. The impact caused the aircraft to catch fire upon hitting the ground. There were two fatalities resulting from the accident, as both occupants of the plane perished in the crash.
Findings
Investigations into the accident revealed that the pilot misjudged the aircraft's altitude and clearance during the final approach phase. This error led to a collision with trees, which subsequently caused the aircraft to stall and crash. Several contributing factors were identified during the inquiry:
- The crew failed to maintain the necessary flying speed
- The flight was an unauthorized or stolen use of the aircraft
- The aircraft was being used for the transport of marijuana
- The impact resulted in a post-crash fire