What happened
During a flight involving an unspecified aircraft, the captain permitted three individuals to board the plane in violation of established company regulations. To accommodate these passengers within the cockpit area, the pilot instructed the co-pilot to relocate to the main cabin.
Shortly after departure, while the aircraft was operating at a low altitude, the pilot began executing a turn to the left. During this maneuver, the aircraft collided with trees in a forested region. The impact caused the plane to crash and subsequently ignite into a fire. The accident resulted in two fatalities, including the pilot, and one passenger. Additionally, three other occupants sustained injuries during the event.
Findings
Investigations into the incident highlight that the crew's decision to allow unauthorized passengers to occupy the cockpit space was a significant departure from protocol. The sequence of events suggests that the collision with vegetation occurred while the aircraft was in a low-altitude flight phase during a turn.