What happened
A flight operating between Cherry Point and Floyd Bennett Field in New York was traveling through Virginia airspace when it encountered severe weather. During the transit, the aircraft experienced intense turbulence associated with poor meteorological conditions. This instability led to a loss of control, causing the plane to descend rapidly into the terrain.
The accident resulted in nine fatalities, with no survivors among the crew members on board.
Findings
Investigations into the crash determined that the aircraft suffered a structural failure while in flight. This mechanical breakdown was triggered by the extreme physical stresses imposed by heavy turbulence encountered during the flight.