What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from Tullahoma-William Northern Field Airport, the aircraft encountered an unidentified mechanical or operational issue. This malfunction caused the plane to lose altitude, leading to a collision with trees in the vicinity of the airfield.
The force of the impact caused significant structural failure, specifically resulting in the separation of the empennage and the left wing. The cockpit area also sustained heavy damage during the crash.
Regarding the occupants, the accident resulted in four serious injuries, while other individuals on board sustained only minor injuries.
Findings
Investigators have noted that the aircraft experienced an unknown issue during the climb, which directly led to the loss of altitude and the subsequent impact with vegetation.