What happened
On the date of the incident, a twin-engine aircraft departed from Tocache Airport. During the initial climb phase following departure, the aircraft experienced a mid-air explosion. This structural failure caused the plane to descend rapidly and impact the ground, where the wreckage subsequently ignited into a large fire.
Findings
- The aircraft was in a climbing phase at the time of the accident.
- The impact was followed by an immediate post-crash fire.
- There were two fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.
- The primary factor in the destruction of the aircraft was an explosion occurring during the climb.