What happened
During an approach to Cooper Lake, an aircraft encountered intense rainfall and heavy precipitation. While navigating the difficult weather conditions, the pilot lost control of the plane, leading to a crash into a wooded area. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft.
There were five people on board at the time of the accident. The incident resulted in three fatalities and left two passengers with serious injuries.
Findings
- The flight was occurring during the approach phase of flight.
- Severe weather, specifically heavy rain, was present during the sequence of events.
- The primary factor in the loss of control was the encounter with heavy rainfall while approaching the destination.