Aircraft Destroyed in Mountain Strike During USDA Sterile Insect Release Operation (N2010)

Incident Overview and Operation Details An aircraft and its crew were participating in a special operation to disperse sterile screw worms on behalf of the US Department of Agriculture. The mission involved aerial dispersal activities conducted in support of agricultural pest control efforts. ## Accident Circumstances During the operation, the aircraft was flying at an altitude of 5,500 feet under marginal weather conditions with limited visibility. Under these circumstances, the aircraft struck a mountain and was destroyed. ## Casualties All five occupants aboard the aircraft were killed in the accident. No further details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact location were provided in the source material.