What happened
During the flight, the crew encountered an active fire on board the aircraft. In response to the emergency, the crew issued an official declaration of an emergency. Following the onset of the fire, the aircraft became uncontrollable during its flight phase.
The plane subsequently impacted a wooded region situated in Fleming Island. The impact occurred while the aircraft was engulfed in flames. The accident resulted in seven fatalities and left two crew members with serious injuries.
Findings
An in-flight fire led to the loss of control of the aircraft prior to its crash in the forested area.