What happened
During the initial climb phase of the flight, the aircraft's left engine suffered a significant loss of power. In response to this mechanical issue, the captain initiated a maneuver to return to the airfield for an emergency landing.
As the crew was performing a final turn to align with the approach path, the left engine underwent an explosion and subsequently ignited a fire. Due to a continuous loss of altitude, the pilot was forced to execute an emergency touchdown in a field situated a few kilometers before reaching the runway.
Although the aircraft was completely destroyed during the impact, both the pilot and the co-pilot were able to evacuate the wreckage quickly without sustaining injuries. There were 0 fatalities reported from this incident.
Findings
Investigations into the accident concluded that a carburetor failure caused the left engine to explode and catch fire. Additionally, investigators noted that the engine malfunction and the resulting damage to its components may have been triggered by the aircraft being operated in an overloaded condition.