What happened
During the early stages of flight departing from Hobart Airport, an aircraft entered a period of instability while performing a maneuver at a low altitude. As the crew initiated a turn shortly after departure, the aircraft experienced a stall. This resulted in the plane descending into Barilla Bay, which is situated less than 3 km from the runway.
The accident resulted in two fatalities, as both members of the crew perished in the crash.
Findings
Investigations into the incident identified that the aircraft lost lateral control during the low-altitude turn. The primary factor contributing to this loss of control was the presence of ice on the aircraft surfaces.