What happened
During the 92nd flight of the IAI Arava certification program, the aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control. The incident occurred while the crew was conducting testing operations over a desert area situated near Tulkarm, Palestine.
Following the loss of control, the airplane impacted the ground, resulting in the total destruction of the airframe. The accident resulted in three fatalities among the crew members, while one other occupant sustained serious injuries.
Findings
Official investigations into the crash determined that the primary factor was a structural failure involving the wings, which were separated from the aircraft during the flight.