What happened
During a departure from runway 09 at Arusha Airport, an aircraft experienced a loss of power during its initial climb. The pilot issued an emergency declaration after the engine failed. In the process of attempting to return to the airfield, the pilot lost control of the aircraft type/model (unspecified). The plane impacted the ground approximately 1,200 metres from the runway, where it subsequently caught fire.
There were five fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft. Among the deceased were four individuals who were citizens of Italy.
Findings
Investigations into the incident revealed that the specific reason for the engine failure remained undetermined. Records indicated that the engine had accumulated 1,245 flying hours at the time of the event, with a scheduled maintenance interval due in 155 hours. The aircraft's upkeep was found to be in compliance with established maintenance protocols.