Narrative
While in cruising altitude, the pilot notified air traffic control that both engines had failed. The pilot elected to divert to the nearest airport. As the airplane lost speed and height, it crash landed in a field located in Delta. The impact resulted in injuries to all three passengers, while the pilot was killed.
Probable Cause
According to official findings, the probable cause of the accident was engine failure caused by icing. Additionally, the pilot's improper operation or failure to use the anti-icing and/or de-icing equipment was cited as a contributing factor.
Occupants
The airplane carried one pilot and three passengers. All three passengers sustained injuries in the crash landing, and the pilot was killed.