What happened
During the initial climb immediately following liftoff, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power due to an engine malfunction. This failure led to an aerodynamic stall, causing the plane to descend rapidly. The aircraft subsequently impacted the ground and was overtaken by flames.
At the time of the incident, the flight was performing a mission as part of the 44th Squadron's operations. While the impact and subsequent fire resulted in the total destruction of the airframe, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the crash was an engine failure occurring during the takeoff sequence.