What happened
During an approach to the Columbus-Lowndes County Airport, a twin engine airplane experienced a loss of control. The aircraft descended uncontrollably and impacted the ground several miles away from the airfield. Search efforts located the wreckage a few hours after the incident occurred.
The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were six fatalities recorded among the occupants, with no survivors reported from the crash site.
Findings
Official investigations into the accident concluded that the precise cause of the crash could not be definitively established. However, it was noted that the pilot suffered from severe coronary artery disease.