Incident Overview
A training flight operated by one instructor and one pilot under training departed from Blantyre-Chileka Airport for a local training mission. Shortly after takeoff, the instructor shut down the right engine to simulate a failure. The flight continued with the right engine shut down.
Engine Failure and Attempted Restart
Minutes later, the left engine lost power and failed. The crew attempted to restart the right engine but was unsuccessful. With both engines inoperative, the pilots decided to return to Blantyre Airport.
Final Approach and Crash
During the final approach, the aircraft stalled and crashed approximately 1,300 meters short of the runway. One pilot was killed, and the other occupant sustained serious injuries.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a failure of the left engine for unknown reasons.