What happened
During a period of intense rainfall, the aircraft experienced significant turbulence that led to an uncontrolled dive. As the situation escalated, three members of the crew managed to exit the aircraft via bailout procedures prior to the impact. The wreckage was located in a field situated approximately 15 miles southwest of Jackson, Tennessee.
While the three individuals who successfully exited the plane survived, the accident resulted in four fatalities. Among those who perished were four crew members, which included one civilian.
Findings
Investigations into the incident determined that the primary factor leading to the crash was the loss of control caused by encountering heavy rain and severe turbulence during the cruise phase of the flight.