What happened
A demonstration flight operated by De Havilland Aircraft of Canada ended in a fatal accident during an exhibition for the Zambian Air Force. The aircraft was conducting local maneuvers in Monze to showcase its capabilities to potential clients. On board were several officers from the Zambian Air Force along with employees of the manufacturer.
During the initial climb phase following takeoff, the right engine experienced a loss of power. This failure led to an aerodynamic stall, causing the aircraft type to descend and impact the ground approximately one kilometer from the runway threshold. The accident resulted in nine fatalities among the passengers and crew. Two Canadian test pilots survived the impact but sustained critical injuries.
Findings
Investigations into the crash indicated that the failure of the right engine was the primary factor in the loss of control. It is suggested that the engine stoppage may have been the result of incorrect engine manipulation by the flight crew during the climb.