What happened
During a departure from Shemya Airport, located within the Aleutians Islands, an aircraft caught fire and crashed while attempting to take off. The incident occurred during the takeoff phase of flight, leading to a catastrophic impact and subsequent flames.
There were nine fatalities recorded in the accident, as all members of the crew perished in the crash. No other occupants were reported on board the aircraft at the time of the event.
Findings
- The aircraft was consumed by fire during the takeoff sequence.
- The accident resulted in a total loss of life for the nine crew members on board.