What happened
During takeoff from runway 05, the aircraft completed a 700-meter ground roll before the captain initiated rotation. As the plane reached an altitude of roughly 50 to 60 feet while traveling at 233 km/h, the pilot-in-command retracted the flaps. This action caused the aircraft to lose altitude and enter a stall. In response, the pilot reduced throttle, resulting in a belly landing on the remaining runway surface.
The aircraft continued to slide for approximately 200 meters before overrunning the runway. During the overrun, the plane crossed a road where it struck two young pedestrians, aged 16 and 4, both of whom were killed. The impact caused the aircraft to break into two pieces near a drainage ditch. While all 34 occupants on board were evacuated without injury, the aircraft type was destroyed in the accident.
Findings
Investigators were unable to establish a definitive cause for the accident, as no technical failures were identified in the aircraft's components prior to the event. Although it was noted that the damping of the cable tensioners did not strictly adhere to specifications, officials determined this was unlikely to have impacted steerability. The investigation suggested the ascent was flatter than usual, which may have prompted a rapid sequence of flap retraction and power reduction by the pilot. Ultimately, no sanctions were recommended against the crew.