What happened
While operating in flight, the aircraft suffered an engine failure involving its right-side power plant. This mechanical malfunction necessitated an immediate emergency procedure by the crew to manage the loss of thrust. During the attempt to land the plane safely, the aircraft struck a field located in Decatur.
The impact caused significant damage to the airframe, rendering the aircraft a total loss. Despite the severity of the crash landing, all five occupants on board survived the event without sustaining any injuries.
Findings
Investigations into the incident determined that the primary factor leading to the emergency was an in-flight failure of the right engine.