What happened
During the early stages of flight, an engine failure occurred while the aircraft was performing its initial climb. Following the loss of power, the captain instructed the crew members to abandon the aircraft via parachute. The pilot attempted to execute an emergency landing; however, the aircraft struck a residence located approximately 8 km northwest of the airbase. The impact resulted in the aircraft catching fire upon contact with the structure.
Findings
- The incident resulted in one fatality among the flight crew (the pilot) and three fatalities among the residents of the house.
- The three crew members who successfully exited the aircraft prior to the crash remained uninjured.
- The primary factor identified in the accident was the mechanical failure of an engine during the takeoff phase.