What happened
An aircraft operated by OMN_Aviação e Tecnologia, which was leased from SOREM, was engaged in firefighting operations in Portugal. The aircraft had recently completed a water scooping maneuver at the Aguíeira Reservoir, located near Chamadouro. As the crew initiated the takeoff sequence and increased engine power, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control.
In an attempt to recover, the crew aborted the takeoff procedure. However, the aircraft subsequently struck the shoreline of the reservoir. The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the collision, both pilots managed to exit the wreckage and were reported to have escaped the incident uninjured.
Findings
While the specific mechanical or aerodynamic reasons for the loss of control were not detailed, the incident occurred immediately following the application of increased power during the transition from water scooping to takeoff.