What happened
A cargo flight transporting various equipment was en route from Hartford to Binghamton when the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure. During the flight, one of the engines ceased functioning, which prevented the pilot from sustaining a safe altitude.
As the plane descended to approximately 2,000 feet, the mechanic on board exited the aircraft via parachute. Following this bailout, the aircraft type (unspecified) continued its descent and struck a house in Scranton. The impact resulted in the deaths of two pilots and one boy who was on the ground at the time of the collision.
Findings
The investigation determined that the primary factor leading to the accident was an engine failure during flight, which rendered the aircraft unable to maintain necessary altitude.