What happened
During the flight, an onboard fire developed, prompting the crew to initiate an emergency descent and landing procedure. The aircraft performed a belly landing within a field situated in Hartsville. Following the initial impact, the plane slid across the terrain for a short distance before being overtaken by flames.
Despite the intensity of the post-landing fire, all four crew members successfully evacuated the wreckage. There were no reported injuries among the occupants following the incident.
Findings
- The aircraft was destroyed by the subsequent fire.
- An in-flight fire served as the primary driver for the emergency landing sequence.