What happened
During the initial climb phase, approximately 3 meters above the ground, the left engine's thrust reverser unexpectedly deployed. This malfunction forced the crew to initiate an aborted takeoff procedure. During the high-speed deceleration, the aircraft type lost directional control and exited the runway, eventually coming to a stop in an adjacent field. The impact was severe enough that the cockpit area became partially detached from the rest of the fuselage.
There were five people on board at the time of the incident. The accident resulted in five injuries, with both the pilot and the co-pilot sustaining serious injuries. The aircraft, which was operating in a specialized VIP configuration, was declared a total loss due to damage beyond repair.
Findings
- The primary factor in the loss of control was the unintended deployment of the thrust reverser on the left engine immediately after liftoff.