What happened
During the initial stages of the takeoff roll, before reaching V1 decision speed, the aircraft's left engine ceased functioning. In response to the malfunction, the crew proceeded to shut down the engine and feather the propeller. Despite these actions, the aircraft type overran the runway at Ezeiza Airport, colliding with various obstacles along its path. The impact triggered a fire that ultimately consumed the airframe.
Despite the intensity of the post-crash fire, all four crew members managed to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining injuries. While the occupants escaped safely, the aircraft was completely destroyed by the flames.
Findings
Investigations into the incident revealed that the specific reason for the left engine's failure remained undetermined. However, investigators identified a significant operational factor: the decision to conduct a training flight at Ezeiza Airport was problematic because the runway length was deemed inadequate for this specific type of mission. Consequently, when the engine malfunction occurred, there was insufficient runway remaining to safely abort the takeoff and stop the aircraft before exiting the paved surface.