What happened
During the course of a flight, the crew encountered an unforeseen emergency that necessitated an immediate abandonment of the aircraft. Following the departure of the occupants, the plane entered a steep descent and impacted the terrain within a forested region situated approximately two miles east of Lapine.
Although the impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe, there were no casualties reported. All six crew members managed to exit the aircraft prior to the crash and sustained no injuries during the event.
Findings
- The incident was precipitated by an unexpected situation occurring while the aircraft was in flight.
- The loss of control and subsequent dive into the ground occurred after the crew had already vacated the vessel.