What happened
During the early stages of departure from Hendon Airfield, an aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving its right-hand engine. While performing the initial climb, the crew notified ground personnel that the engine had ceased functioning and communicated their intention to perform an emergency return to the airfield.
As the flight progressed, the aircraft was unable to maintain sufficient altitude. The plane descended into the surrounding landscape, making contact with treetops before ultimately crashing within a nearby wooded area. There were three fatalities among the crew members on board.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the loss of control and subsequent impact was an engine failure occurring during the takeoff phase.