What happened
During the initial climb phase immediately following departure from runway 03, the captain notified air traffic control regarding a failure in the left engine. Although the crew was granted authorization to perform an emergency landing at the departure airfield, the aircraft experienced a stall and a significant left bank. The plane subsequently impacted the ground approximately 4 km from the airport, resulting in a large explosion.
The accident resulted in the deaths of both pilots and 26 passengers, while nine other occupants sustained injuries.
Findings
Official investigations determined that the primary cause of the crash was the malfunction of the left engine occurring after the aircraft had surpassed V2 speed but shortly after takeoff. Several contributing factors were identified during the inquiry:
- Limited visibility for the pilot due to nighttime conditions
- The execution of improper emergency procedures by the flight crew