What happened
During the initial phase of flight, an aircraft utilizing a Jet-Assisted Takeoff (JATO) system encountered a critical emergency. As the aircraft was performing its takeoff roll, a fire ignited on board the vessel.
Following the onset of the fire, the aircraft crashed. Despite the severity of the incident and the impact of the crash, there were no casualties reported among those on board during the event.
Findings
- The presence of a JATO system was noted on the aircraft at the time of the accident.
- The sequence of events began with an onboard fire during the takeoff phase.
- The primary factor contributing to the accident was the ignition of a fire while the aircraft was accelerating for departure.