What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from Lake Echo, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power due to an engine failure. This mechanical issue led to an aerodynamic stall, preventing the crew from maintaining controlled flight. The aircraft subsequently descended and impacted the ground in the vicinity of Wawa.
The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. While the crash was severe, there were no fatalities reported; however, all nine occupants sustained injuries during the accident.
Findings
Official investigations into the incident concluded that the primary factor leading to the loss of control was an engine failure occurring immediately after takeoff.