What happened
During an enroute phase of flight, the crew of a twin-engine aircraft encountered deteriorating weather conditions. The airframe was struck by lightning, which resulted in the failure of the electrical systems. Consequently, both radio communications and navigation equipment became inoperable. Faced with these critical system failures and poor visibility, the captain elected to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft executed a belly landing in an uninhabited area. While the airframe sustained damage beyond repair, all six crew members were successfully rescued.
Findings
The official investigation attributed the incident to the lightning strike that compromised the aircraft's electrical and navigational capabilities.