What happened
During a recent flight departing from Minneapolis-St Paul-Wold-Chamberlain Field Airport, the aircraft encountered challenging weather while in its initial climb phase. Following the departure, the captain initiated an emergency descent to attempt a landing for reasons that remain undetermined.
The aircraft subsequently crash landed in a nearby field. Upon impact, the left engine of the plane caught fire. Despite the intensity of the incident, all 31 occupants successfully exited the cabin without sustaining any injuries. The aircraft, known as 'The Haylift Express', sustained damage so severe that it was declared a total loss.
Findings
While the specific reason for the captain's decision to land was not identified, the incident occurred while the plane was operating in poor weather conditions during the climb.