What happened
During a nighttime search and rescue (SAR) operation in the vicinity of Palautuk, an aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control. While operating at a relatively low altitude, the pilot-in-command was executing a turn when the aircraft became uncontrollable. The flight subsequently entered a stall, leading to a crash at the scene.
There were eight fatalities resulting from the accident, as all occupants on board perished in the impact.
Findings
Preliminary details indicate that the loss of control occurred during a maneuver at low altitude. The sequence of events concluded with the aircraft entering a stall immediately following the completion of a turn.