What happened
During the initial climb phase following takeoff, the pilot encountered a mechanical issue when the left engine cowling unexpectedly opened. In response to this malfunction, an emergency was declared, and the pilot initiated a maneuver to return to the airfield for an unplanned landing.
While performing the approach on final, the pilot chose to maintain an altitude of 200 feet. During this phase, the aircraft type experienced a stall, leading to a crash approximately 1,500 metres before reaching the threshold of runway 01. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and the deaths of all nine occupants.
Findings
- The sequence of events began with the accidental opening of the left engine cowling.
- The aircraft entered a stall while the pilot was attempting to maintain a low altitude during the emergency approach.