On September 2, 1983, a Cessna 411 (registration I-LYRA) operated by SAT Aerotaxi was involved in an aviation accident near Olbia-Costa Smeralda, Italy during takeoff. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb phase following departure. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine airplane crashed into a field during its initial climb following departure from Olbia-Costa Smeralda Airport, resulting in four fatalities.
What happened
During the early stages of flight departing from Olbia-Costa Smeralda Airport, a twin engine airplane experienced an aerodynamic stall. The incident occurred while the aircraft was performing its initial climb phase. Following the loss of lift, the plane descended into a nearby field.
There were six people on board the aircraft at the time of the accident. The crash resulted in four fatalities and left two individuals with injuries. The occupants included the pilot and a passenger, both of whom survived the impact but sustained injuries during the event.
Findings
Preliminary details indicate that the primary factor leading to the crash was an aerodynamic stall occurring shortly after takeoff.
Probable cause
The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb phase following departure.