What happened
The incident occurred while the four-engine aircraft was maintaining a cruising altitude of 3,900 feet. The vehicle impacted the eastern slope of Mount Fort, a location situated approximately 35 miles northwest of Millinocket, Maine. There were no survivors in this event; the crash resulted in the fatalities of all eight individuals on board, comprising one passenger and seven crew members.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific details regarding the mechanical condition, weather conditions, or pilot actions leading up to the impact. The record confirms only the altitude at the time of the collision, the geographic location relative to Millinocket, and the total loss of life.