What happened
On a recent afternoon, an aircraft departed from Queenstown Airport at 13:20 local time to conduct a local training mission. During the flight, while operating at a low altitude, the aircraft collided with terrain in the vicinity of Lindis Pass.
The impact occurred as the plane was navigating the mountainous landscape. There were no survivors of the accident; the three crew members on board were killed in the crash.
Findings
While specific investigative conclusions regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft have not been detailed, the primary factor in the accident was the collision with a hillside during low-altitude flight operations.