What happened
Shortly after departing from Sulaco, the aircraft entered a sequence of events that led to a collision with vegetation. During the early stages of flight, the plane struck several trees before ultimately coming to rest in a nearby prairie.
There were 10 people on board at the time of the accident. While the impact resulted in the total loss of the aircraft, all occupants survived the event, though they sustained various injuries. No fatalities were reported among the passengers or crew.
Findings
No specific technical failures or human errors were detailed in the initial report regarding why the aircraft struck the trees during its departure from the airfield.