Aircraft Collision with Trees After Engine Failure at Arekuna Camp Airstrip (YV1182)

Incident Overview and Immediate Sequence of Events An aircraft departed from Arekuna Camp Airstrip and began its initial climb. Shortly after takeoff, while the aircraft was climbing to a height of approximately 200 feet, the engine lost power. The crew immediately initiated an emergency landing procedure in response to the loss of thrust. ## Collision and Aftermath During the emergency landing attempt, the aircraft collided with trees. The impact caused the aircraft to come to rest upside down. The collision resulted in the destruction of the aircraft. Both pilots aboard the aircraft sustained injuries in the incident. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was engine failure for unknown reasons. The source does not provide additional details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date of the incident.