What happened
During the takeoff phase of flight, an engine failure occurred just as the undercarriage was being retracted. This loss of power caused the aircraft to enter a stall shortly after leaving the runway. The pilot was unable to maintain altitude, leading to a belly landing on the airfield.
Following the impact, the aircraft skidded for several dozen yards before overrunning the runway area and coming to a complete stop. Despite the severity of the landing, all 11 occupants were successfully evacuated from the plane without injury. The incident resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to damage sustained during the descent and ground slide.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was an engine failure occurring at the moment of liftoff.