What happened
The incident occurred during a mission to identify suitable locations for paratroop battalion training exercises. The aircraft was operating at a low altitude when it lost control and impacted a timbered area situated four miles north of Limeburners Creek. Following the crash, two members of the crew were successfully rescued from the wreckage. Tragically, three other individuals perished in the accident, including the pilot.
Findings
The specific technical or human factors contributing to the loss of control are not detailed in the available source material. The event resulted in three fatalities and two survivors among the flight crew.