Aircraft Accident at Ad Dali' Airstrip (XP777)

Incident Overview and Context of the Event (The aircraft was taking off from Ad Dali' (Dhala) airstrip when it encountered a downdraft. This atmospheric condition caused the airplane to lose height during the initial phase of flight. As a direct result of the loss of altitude, the tail wheel of the aircraft struck the ground. The impact caused the airplane to go out of control, leading to a crash. Despite the severity of the accident, both occupants on board were uninjured. However, the airplane sustained extensive damage and was assessed as being beyond repair. The official investigation identified the primary factor in the accident as the downdrafts encountered during the takeoff phase.)