What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from Lonkin Airport, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure. As the crew began executing a left-hand turn, the left engine ceased functioning properly. This loss of power caused the aircraft type to lose necessary altitude.
As the descent continued, the plane impacted trees located a few hundred meters beyond the runway threshold. The accident resulted in nine fatalities and five serious injuries among those on board.
Findings
Investigations into the crash determined that the primary factor was the failure of the left engine while the aircraft was attempting to climb immediately after takeoff.