What happened
During an approach to a runway, the crew of a twin-engine aircraft failed to properly configure the plane for landing. The aircraft subsequently made contact with a wet runway surface at a point much further down the strip than intended. Upon realizing that the remaining runway length was insufficient to bring the plane to a halt, the crew attempted to abort the landing by initiating a go-around.
As the engines were brought to power, the aircraft successfully lifted off the ground. However, while flying at a low altitude just past the end of the runway, the aircraft collided with trees. This impact led to an aerodynamic stall, causing the plane to crash into a nearby forested area. The accident resulted in one fatality and nine injuries, with several of the injured individuals sustaining serious wounds.
Findings
- The initial approach was performed with an incorrect configuration.
- The runway surface was wet, contributing to the extended landing distance.
- The aircraft struck obstacles immediately following the transition to a go-around phase.