Incident
Following liftoff from runway 09 at Hyderabad-Begumpet Airport, during the initial climb, the captain observed severe vibrations as the leading edges were not properly deployed. After the landing gear was retracted, the captain made the decision to land back at the airport. The aircraft executed a belly landing, slid for approximately 940 meters, overran the runway, struck a perimeter fence, and came to rest engulfed in flames in a grassy area. The aircraft was subsequently totally destroyed by a post-crash fire.
Aftermath
The accident resulted in injuries to 31 passengers, while 100 other occupants escaped without injury. A passenger and three individuals who were cutting grass near the boundary fence were killed in the incident.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be severe vibrations and the decision to attempt an emergency landing following incorrect deployment of the leading edges for undetermined reasons.