What happened
The incident occurred during nighttime operations. Shortly after lifting off from runway 32, the pilot initiated a turn to the right. During this maneuver, the aircraft descended unexpectedly and struck the ground, leading to a crash. The accident resulted in significant casualties among the personnel on board.
Six crew members were killed in the event, while four others sustained injuries. The deceased included the pilot and five other service members who were part of the flight crew at the time of the impact.
Findings
Investigations into the specific mechanics of the failure did not yield a definitive conclusion. Official records indicate that the exact cause of the accident was not determined with certainty, leaving the precise sequence of events leading to the ground strike unresolved.