What happened
Following a departure from Bethel, an aircraft was traveling toward the Kuskokwim River when the crew encountered an unforeseen issue. In response to this situation, the flight crew decided to abort the mission and attempt a return to the departure airport.
During the final approach phase of the flight, the aircraft type became uncontrollable. The plane subsequently struck the ground, leading to a fatal impact. There were two fatalities involving the crew members on board.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the accident was caused by an uncontrolled collision with the ground during the final approach. This loss of control was attributed to flaws in the production design of certain components.