What happened
During an attempt to depart from Vanua Balavu Airport, an aircraft encountered difficult weather conditions characterized by low visibility. As the flight was performing its takeoff roll, the plane began to drift toward the left side of the runway. The aircraft subsequently veered off the paved surface and struck a group of trees.
The accident resulted in one fatality among the passengers, while the remaining two occupants sustained injuries during the impact.
Findings
Investigations into the crash concluded that the pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the initial phase of takeoff. The primary factor contributing to this loss of control was that the pilot was partially incapacitated by the effects of medication while operating the plane in poor visibility.