Incident Overview
Just after liftoff from runway 03, while climbing initially, the captain informed air traffic control about a failure in the left engine. Permission was granted for an emergency landing, but during the return attempt, the airplane stalled, banked sharply to the left, and crashed in a large explosion approximately 4 kilometers from the airfield.
Casualties and Injuries
The accident resulted in the deaths of both pilots and 26 passengers. Nine other occupants sustained injuries. The explosion upon impact was extensive.
Operational Context
The flight had just departed from runway 03. The left engine malfunction occurred after the aircraft had reached V2, the takeoff safety speed. The emergency return was authorized, but the subsequent loss of control led to the stall and crash.
Probable Cause and Contributing Factors
According to the official investigation, the probable cause was the malfunctioning of the left engine shortly after takeoff, but after V2. Contributing factors included the darkness of the night, which limited the pilot's visibility during the emergency, and the inappropriate emergency procedures carried out by the pilot.