Accident Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Charbatia Air Force Base, the crew declared an emergency due to an engine fire during the initial climb. Air traffic control cleared the aircraft to return to the airfield.
Emergency and Fire Spread
As the captain initiated a turn to return, the fire intensified, spreading from the engine to the nacelle and the wing. The aircraft subsequently entered an uncontrolled descent.
Crash and Casualties
The aircraft crashed in the Paikarapur district, destroying the aircraft and several houses. All nine occupants aboard the aircraft were killed, along with eight people on the ground. An additional ten individuals on the ground sustained injuries.
Probable Cause
The exact cause of the engine fire could not be determined with certainty. However, it was reported that the fire extinguishing systems were inoperative.