What happened
While performing a flight from Jacksonville NAS toward Washington, the crew of the aircraft encountered significant mechanical difficulties. During the transit, one of the engines ignited, creating an active fire. In response to the emergency, the pilot initiated an unplanned descent to perform an emergency landing.
The aircraft subsequently crash landed in a pasture situated approximately 13 km north of Richmond. Upon impact, the plane caught fire and was eventually consumed by the flames. Despite the severity of the impact and the resulting fire, all 10 occupants managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.
Findings
- The primary factor leading to the emergency was an engine fire that occurred while the aircraft was in flight.