Accident Sequence
Shortly after takeoff, the twin-engine aircraft experienced an engine failure. As a result, the aircraft crossed Centre Dandenong Road, passing beneath the 20-foot-high telephone wires that were strung along each side of the road. The aircraft then struck an earth embankment and two fences, which caused the port wing to be torn off. The failure occurred at a critical phase of flight, shortly after lift-off, leading to the sequence of events. The accident sequence was limited to the area around the road and the embankment.
Injuries and Damage
All three crew members on board received slight injuries. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair, with the port wing separated from the fuselage.
Probable Cause
The official probable cause was determined to be an engine failure at rotation.