What happened
During a flight conducted under visual flight rules (VFR), the aircraft experienced a critical failure involving the simultaneous loss of power to both engines. Following the loss of propulsion, the pilot initiated an emergency procedure to perform a forced landing at a nearby unpaved state airport.
As the aircraft approached the runway, the crew encountered shifting wind conditions, specifically a 20 mph tailwind while on the downwind leg and a 20 mph headwind during the final approach. Approximately one-half mile from the approach end of the runway, the aircraft type struck a tall conifer tree. There were no specific casualty counts provided in the initial report regarding fatalities or injuries.
Findings
Investigation into the incident focused on the mechanical failure of the engines. While the sequence of events led to the impact with vegetation, the specific reason for the dual engine power loss has not yet been determined.