What happened
During a scheduled training flight, the aircraft encountered a critical mechanical issue involving an engine failure that quickly escalated into an onboard fire. As the situation became untenable, the crew members successfully performed an emergency bailout from the aircraft.
Following the evacuation, the aircraft entered a steep descent and impacted a field situated approximately 2.5 miles east of Zamora. There were no fatalities among the crew members, as all individuals involved in the flight were rescued following their jump.
Findings
- The primary factor leading to the accident was an engine failure and subsequent fire during the flight operations.