What happened
During the cruise phase of flight, the crew of a twin-engine aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving one of the engines. Following the loss of power, the flight crew initiated procedures to perform an emergency landing. Approximately five minutes after the initial engine failure, the aircraft lost sufficient altitude and impacted a field.
Findings
- The incident began while the aircraft was maintaining cruising altitude.
- The loss of altitude and subsequent impact occurred during the attempt to land the aircraft safely.
- The accident resulted in four fatalities, including the pilot and three passengers, and left seven others injured.