What happened
During the rotation phase of flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of lift, leading to an aerodynamic stall. The plane impacted the runway surface immediately following liftoff, where it subsequently caught fire.
As the aircraft came to rest in flames, the incident resulted in one fatality and five injuries. The deceased occupant was identified as the flight engineer, while the remaining five individuals on board sustained various injuries during the crash sequence.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that a mechanical failure occurred at the moment of rotation. Specifically, a propeller blade separated from one of the engines. This detached component traveled into the cockpit area, which led to the death of the flight engineer.