What happened
During the departure phase from Singapore-Paya Lebar Airport, the crew of the aircraft initiated the takeoff sequence and successfully retracted the landing gear. As the plane reached an altitude of approximately 100 feet, the captain determined that the flight could not continue and elected to abort the takeoff.
The aircraft returned to the runway but made contact with the ground on its belly. Following this impact, the plane slid for roughly 2,000 feet before veering toward the right side of the runway, where it eventually stopped. Despite the significant damage to the aircraft, which was deemed a total loss, all 78 occupants were evacuated from the plane without injury.
Findings
Preliminary investigations suggest that all four engines lost power during the early stages of the climb. While this loss of thrust led to the emergency landing, the specific reason for the simultaneous engine failure has not been established by investigators.