What happened
During a night flight, an airplane struck the slope of a hill situated within the Fairfield area of Solano County. The impact occurred while the aircraft was maintaining a cruise flight phase at an altitude that was insufficient for the local terrain.
Upon hitting the hillside, the aircraft was completely destroyed. There were three crew members on board at the time of the accident. All three individuals sustained injuries during the crash, with one person suffering serious wounds.
Findings
- The aircraft was operating at an inadequate altitude relative to the surrounding topography during its cruise phase.