What happened
During a flight approximately 25 miles northwest of McGrath, an aircraft encountered marginal weather conditions and struck the side of a mountain. The incident occurred while the plane was in transit through the region. After the aircraft failed to reach its intended destination, search and rescue teams were mobilized to locate the vessel. The wreckage was discovered by responders several hours after the mission began.
Findings
- The accident resulted in two fatalities, as both members of the crew perished in the impact.
- The crash occurred during flight operations under marginal weather conditions.
- The aircraft struck a mountain slope during its flight path.