What happened
Following its departure from Mbeya Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced significant issues maintaining altitude. During the initial climb, the plane struggled to ascend sufficiently above the surrounding terrain. The aircraft subsequently collided with trees situated immediately beyond the runway threshold.
Upon impact with the vegetation, the aircraft entered a stall condition and plummeted to the ground. There were no survivors of the accident; the crash resulted in four fatalities among the occupants of the plane.
Findings
- The aircraft was unable to successfully gain sufficient height after takeoff.
- Collision with trees at the end of the runway led to an aerodynamic stall and the subsequent impact.