What happened
During the takeoff roll at Kon Tum Airport, an aircraft experienced a mechanical failure as it reached the point of liftoff. While performing the initial climb at a speed of 80 knots, the left engine underwent an overspeed event. In response to the malfunction, the pilot-in-command retracted the landing gear and redirected the aircraft toward an open field situated beyond the runway threshold.
The aircraft performed a belly landing in the field, sliding across the terrain for a short distance. During this sequence, the moving aircraft struck two individuals located in the area. While there were no injuries reported among the crew members on board, the collision resulted in two fatalities among the people on the ground.
Findings
- The primary factor leading to the emergency was an overspeed of the left engine during the early stages of flight.