What happened
During an active flight, the crew experienced a loss of power in one of the engines. In response to this mechanical failure, the occupants initiated an emergency diversion toward McGrath Airport.
As the aircraft was on its final approach to the runway, it impacted a group of trees located several miles before reaching the airfield. The impact occurred within a heavily wooded area.
Of the nine people on board, two fatalities were recorded. The remaining seven occupants were successfully rescued from the wreckage.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary factor in the accident was the loss of power on one engine during the flight.