What happened
A local test flight was being conducted following recent maintenance work on a single-engine aircraft. The flight crew, consisting of one pilot and one technician, departed from the airfield to verify the aircraft's operational status.
Shortly after the departure phase, the aircraft experienced a loss of control. The plane descended rapidly and struck the ground in the vicinity of the runway threshold. The impact resulted in two fatalities, as both individuals on board were killed in the crash.
Findings
The investigation into the accident focused on the period immediately following takeoff. While specific mechanical failures were not detailed in the initial report, the aircraft's inability to maintain stable flight led directly to the uncontrolled descent and subsequent impact near the end of the runway.