What happened
During flight through active sleet showers, the aircraft's left engine ceased functioning. In response to the loss of power, the pilot initiated a descent to a lower altitude to manage the situation.
The flight concluded with an emergency landing in an open field. The aircraft was landed with its landing gear retracted. While the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were no fatalities or injuries sustained during the event.
Findings
- The incident occurred during the cruise phase of flight.
- Adverse weather conditions, specifically sleet, were present at the time of the engine malfunction.