What happened
During a scheduled mission to conduct a geophysical survey for the Ugandan government, a twin-engine aircraft crashed in an open field. The flight was intended to travel between Entebbe and Masindi. The incident occurred during the initial climb phase, as the aircraft had reached an altitude of approximately 1,500 metres after departing from runway 17 at Entebbe Airport.
During this ascent, the aircraft transitioned into an uncontrolled descent. The impact with the ground resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were two fatalities recorded, as both occupants on board the aircraft perished in the accident.
Findings
No specific technical reasons for the loss of control were provided in the initial report, though the aircraft's descent became uncommanded while at cruising altitude.