What happened
Shortly after departing from Corpus Christi, the aircraft experienced a sudden engine explosion during its initial climb. This mechanical failure caused the plane to become uncontrollable, leading to a crash roughly 30 km away from the departure point. Upon impact, the aircraft caught fire.
There were ten people on board at the time of the accident. During the descent, one crew member managed to deploy a parachute and reach safety. However, the remaining nine fatalities included the pilot, co-pilot, navigator, and several other crew members.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary factor in the accident was an engine explosion occurring during the early phase of flight.