Fatal Crash After Left Engine Failure During Climb (61-2593)

Incident Overview and Sequence of Events The accident occurred shortly after takeoff while the aircraft was in the climb phase. During this period, the left engine failed. The flight crew responded by feathering the propeller and decided to return for an emergency landing. While executing a left turn, the aircraft entered a stall and subsequently crashed into a rice paddy field. All 15 occupants on board were killed in the incident. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause of the accident as the failure of the left engine after takeoff. No other specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact location were provided in the source material.