Incident
Shortly after takeoff from Tshikapa Airport, while the aircraft was in initial climb, both engines failed simultaneously. The loss of power caused the aircraft to stall, and it subsequently crash landed in a field past the end of the runway. The aircraft came to rest in the field. All three crew members on board escaped with minor injuries, while the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was the failure of both engines during initial climb due to fuel exhaustion. The investigation determined that the aircraft had not been refueled prior to departure, resulting in insufficient fuel for the flight.