What happened
During a nighttime departure from Beirut Airport, an aircraft encountered significant mechanical difficulties shortly after beginning its climb. The engine failure occurred while the plane was ascending into the night sky.
In response to the loss of power, the pilot executed an emergency descent and successfully landed the aircraft on a beach located in close proximity to the airport. Despite the impact of the landing, there were no casualties among the passengers or crew. All 10 occupants survived the incident without any reported injuries.
Findings
The aircraft sustained damage during the emergency procedure and was subsequently determined to be a total loss, as it was considered beyond economical repair. The primary factor leading to the landing was the engine problems encountered during the initial climb phase.