Incident Details
While flying at an altitude of 4,000 feet on a supply mission, the aircraft struck trees and crashed in a densely wooded area. The impact destroyed the aircraft, and eight occupants were killed.
Search and Rescue
The airplane failed to return to its base, prompting search and rescue operations. Wreckage was spotted in the afternoon, and rescuers were dropped off approximately 2,000 yards from the crash site. However, poor weather conditions hindered efforts to reach the wreckage, which was eventually accessed after three days. One occupant, described as a survivor, walked away from the site and was found alive twelve days later.