What happened
During the final stages of an approach to Klemtu, a single-engine aircraft was performing its concluding left-hand turn. During this maneuver, the aircraft collided with a tree, which led to a subsequent impact and an immediate post-crash fire. The accident resulted in five fatalities, as all individuals on board were killed in the event.
Findings
While the specific investigation details regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft were not provided, the sequence of events indicates that the collision with vegetation occurred while the aircraft was in the approach phase of flight.