What happened
During a local test flight, an aircraft carrying three pilots and nine technicians crashed shortly after departing. The flight was being conducted to evaluate the airplane's performance following a six-month maintenance interval.
As the aircraft was performing its initial climb, it experienced an aerodynamic stall. This led to a loss of control and a subsequent impact that resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. The accident resulted in four fatalities and left eight others injured.
Findings
- The flight was operating in the initial climb phase of flight.
- The primary factor leading to the crash was an aerodynamic stall during the ascent.