Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash Near New Boston (45-57761)

Incident Overview and Casualties During an en route flight, a twin-engine aircraft lost control and descended into the ground. The impact occurred in a field located 2.5 miles southwest of New Boston. The aircraft disintegrated upon impact, resulting in the deaths of all 10 crew members on board. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date was provided in the source material. ## Probable Cause and Environmental Factors The official investigation determined that the aircraft was operating in poor weather conditions at the time of the accident. Investigators concluded that the aircraft likely became uncontrollable after being struck by lightning. This event led to the loss of control and the subsequent crash into the field.