The plane crashed 600 feet short of the runway,[1] destroying the aircraft and killing both pilots, but leaving the four passengers with only minor injuries.

Half an hour later, as the flight was landing, witnesses reported hearing the engine make irregular sounds, and then observed the plane bank to the left and impact the ground.

[2] The aircraft, a CASA C-212~C registered N432CA, was put into service with Executive Air Charter in October 1986 after it was purchased from Prinair.

In fact, just a day before the accident, issues with the propeller blade angle were addressed by Executive's maintenance department.

[2] Ultimately, the cause of the crash was not blamed on pilot error, although that was a contributing factor, but rather on maintenance issues at Executive Air Charter.

Pilots on prior flights flying the accident aircraft had reported difficulties with the engine thrust, but few proper repairs were done.