What happened
Following a routine engine start procedure, the aircraft taxied to runway 33. At 1743 hours, the flight was cleared for takeoff to proceed toward Norwich. During the initial takeoff roll, the pilot observed normal acceleration, with all engine power instruments remaining within their operational green zones.
As the aircraft reached an indicated airspeed of 100 knots, the pilot rotated the nose. While the aircraft type successfully lifted off the runway, the airspeed failed to increase further. In an attempt to regain momentum, the pilot retracted the landing gear and lowered the nose of the plane. During this maneuver, the airspeed dropped to 90 knots, and the pilot noted vibrations emanating from the elevators.
Recognizing that the aircraft was unable to maintain altitude or accelerate, the pilot identified a suitable area for an emergency descent. The pilot executed a crash landing with the gear retracted to mitigate impact. The incident resulted in 12 injuries, including 3 serious injuries.