What happened
During a recent flight departing from Bafoussam-Bamougoum Airport, a twin-engine aircraft experienced significant issues maintaining altitude shortly after leaving the ground. The aircraft entered a stall during its initial climb, leading to a crash landing. Following the impact, the plane continued moving along the ground, eventually coming to a stop 43 meters beyond the end of the runway.
The accident resulted in one fatality among the passengers. In addition to the single death, all other individuals on board sustained injuries during the event.
Findings
Investigations into the accident identified several critical contributing factors. The primary reason for the loss of altitude was that the aircraft was overloaded at the time of departure. Furthermore, the crew did not adhere to established operational protocols, specifically failing to execute the required pre-takeoff checklist and neglecting proper flight preparation procedures.