What happened
During operations at El Obeid Airport, an aircraft was involved in two distinct takeoff attempts. The initial departure attempt was unsuccessful, failing to clear the runway. During the subsequent second attempt to depart, a mechanical failure occurred involving one of the engines.
As the aircraft proceeded with its takeoff roll, an engine caught fire. This emergency led to the loss of control and the eventual crash of the aircraft. While the impact resulted in the airframe being damaged beyond repair, there were no casualties reported among the occupants or on the ground.
Findings
The investigation into the incident focused on the sudden ignition of the engine during the high-power takeoff phase. The primary factor identified was an engine fire that occurred during the second departure attempt, though the specific origin of the combustion remains undetermined.