What happened
Shortly after departing from McCoy AFB in Orlando, the flight encountered significant mechanical difficulties. An electrical system malfunction occurred, which directly impacted the operation of the aircraft's flaps.
As the situation progressed, the crew experienced fuel starvation, rendering the aircraft unable to maintain controlled flight. Faced with these escalating technical issues, the occupants chose to abandon the aircraft mid-flight. Following the bailout, the plane descended rapidly into the terrain near Cape Canaveral, resulting in a high-impact explosion upon contact with the ground.
Despite the severity of the crash and the resulting fire, all seven occupants survived the incident without any injuries.