What happened
While performing a takeoff roll on runway 07, the aircraft reached V1 speed when the captain attempted to initiate rotation. However, the aircraft type failed to respond to the pitch input. In response to this lack of aerodynamic response, the crew executed an aborted takeoff procedure and applied emergency braking.
Despite these efforts, the plane could not stop before the end of the runway. The aircraft subsequently overran the paved surface, traversed a ditch, and came to a halt in an adjacent field. Following the impact, a fire broke out, which ultimately destroyed the airframe. All 26 occupants managed to evacuate the wreckage without loss of life, though they sustained minor injuries.
Findings
Investigations into the incident determined that the aircraft's center of gravity had shifted to its forward limit. This imbalance was caused by excess weight located in the front cargo hold. The investigation concluded that the flight would have required two additional trim units to safely manage the takeoff under these loading conditions.