What happened
During the initial climb phase following takeoff, a twin engine aircraft experienced a mechanical failure in one of its engines. This loss of power caused the plane to drift across Centre Dandenong Road. As the aircraft moved along this path, it passed underneath telephone wires positioned approximately 20 feet above the roadway.
The flight path continued until the aircraft impacted an earth embankment and two separate fences. The force of the collision was severe enough to tear the port wing from the airframe. Although the impact resulted in the three crew members sustaining slight injuries, the aircraft was determined to be a total loss and was damaged beyond repair.
Findings
Investigations into the accident identified that the primary factor leading to the crash was an engine failure occurring at rotation.