What happened
During the departure phase from runway 18 at San Emeterio's San Borja-Capitán Germán Quiroga Guardia Airport, the aircraft experienced a mechanical issue. While the plane was ascending, the crew notified air traffic control that the left engine had failed. In response to this emergency, the flight was authorized to perform an immediate return to the airport.
Upon completing the emergency landing, the aircraft continued along the runway but underwent a ground loop near the end of the strip. The impact and maneuvering resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the incident, all three crew members managed to exit the plane without sustaining any injuries.
Findings
Investigations into the incident identified that the primary factor was the failure of the left engine during the climb immediately following takeoff. The specific underlying reason for this mechanical malfunction remains undetermined.