What happened
During the early stages of flight following departure from Decatur Airport, the aircraft entered a stall while performing its initial climb. This loss of lift caused the plane to descend into an open field situated approximately 2 miles away from the runway.
As a result of the impact, all five occupants sustained various injuries. The aircraft itself suffered damage that was classified as beyond repair.
Findings
- The accident occurred during the initial climb phase of flight.
- An aerodynamic stall was the primary event leading to the loss of altitude and subsequent crash.