What happened
Shortly after departing from Hoskins, a twin engine aircraft entered an uncontrollable descent while flying through adverse meteorological conditions. The flight was navigating through an area characterized by heavy thunderstorm activity and intense turbulence. During this phase of flight, the aircraft struck a palm plantation situated in the vicinity of the departure airport.
All 11 occupants on board the aircraft perished in the impact. The wreckage of the plane was completely destroyed upon impact with the ground.
Findings
- The accident occurred during the cruise phase of the flight.
- The flight was operating in severe turbulence and thunderstorm conditions at the time of the crash.