What happened
While operating a flight on behalf of the Australian Civil Aviation Authority, the crew encountered an unspecified emergency that necessitated an unplanned descent. The aircraft proceeded to perform a crash landing within a field situated in the Camden area.
Following the impact, the airframe caught fire. Despite the intensity of the flames, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. However, the structural damage sustained during the event was so severe that the aircraft was declared a total loss.
Findings
At this time, the specific reason for the emergency that forced the crew to abandon their flight path remains unidentified. The investigation has not yet established why the landing could not be completed at an airfield.