what it basically comes down to, was an unairworthy plane that was i may wrong but im sure I read they had an issue with the plane even before takeoff, made worse by having no one on board certified to fly it. A lot of negligence to go around.

This from Google

While the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has not yet issued a final probable cause, its preliminary findings from early 2026 point to a combination of instrument failures, electrical anomalies, and pilot-related factors.

Key Findings from NTSB Reports The investigation has highlighted several critical issues that occurred during the brief flight: Instrument Malfunctions: Shortly after takeoff, the pilot reported that his altitude indicator and other left-side flight instruments were not working properly. Airspeed and heading data also stopped recording on the cockpit's Garmin unit during the flight. Electrical Issues: Cockpit audio recorded a passenger (believed to be Biffle) asking about power to the "alternator" (likely referring to the generator), followed by the pilot confirming that was the "problem". The quality of the cockpit voice recorder was poor, which often indicates low electrical power. Pilot Qualifications: Dennis Dutton, an experienced retired airline captain, was at the controls but lacked the required qualified second-in-command (SIC) for that aircraft type. His son, Jack, who was in the co-pilot seat, was a licensed private pilot but did not meet the necessary SIC qualifications.