What happened
During a nighttime operation in the area surrounding Dade-Collier Airport, a twin engine airplane struck a line of trees, leading to a crash. The aircraft was reportedly involved in an unauthorized flight transporting a cargo of marijuana at the time of the accident.
As the plane descended into the vegetation, the impact resulted in one serious injury sustained by a passenger on board. Following the collision, the pilot vanished from the scene and has not been located by authorities.
Findings
Investigations into the incident identified that the aircraft was operating at a low altitude during the night. The primary factor contributing to the accident was the collision with trees while flying in the vicinity of the airport.