Accident Summary
Shortly after takeoff from New Delhi-Safdarjung Airport, while in the initial climb, the right engine failed. The pilot declared an emergency and initiated a turn. During the turn, the airplane went out of control, stalled, and crashed. The impact destroyed the aircraft, and three crew members and two passengers were killed.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the failure of the right engine during initial climb due to fuel exhaustion. The investigation found that the crew failed to follow the preflight checklist, and due to poor flight preparation, the aircraft was not refueled prior to departure.