What happened
During the early stages of flight, a four-engine airplane experienced a sudden loss of altitude immediately following liftoff. While performing its initial climb, the aircraft descended and struck the ground approximately 0.4 miles beyond the runway threshold. The impact resulted in a post-crash fire that completely destroyed the airframe.
The accident resulted in two fatalities among the occupants. Additionally, five crew members sustained serious injuries during the event.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the crash was the loss of control following an engine failure.