What happened
During an approach to Kalgoorlie, a twin engine aircraft lost control while descending. The plane entered a steep dive and struck the ground within a prairie area situated approximately 22 km west of Kalgoorlie, inside the Kurrawang Natural Reserve.
There were seven fatalities in the accident, as all individuals on board the aircraft perished during the impact. The occupants included the pilot and the flight attendant/radio operator.
Findings
Investigations into the crash concluded that the structural failure of the aircraft was the primary factor. The investigation determined that the left wing detached from the airframe while in flight because of metal fatigue.