What happened
During the initial climb phase following takeoff, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving one of its engines. This loss of power caused the aircraft to lose altitude, ultimately resulting in a crash at the end of the runway.
While most of the occupants were able to evacuate the wreckage without injury, the captain did not survive the accident. The fatality occurred when the propeller from the left engine became detached from the engine assembly. As the propeller moved through the air, it struck the cockpit area, causing fatal injuries to the pilot.
Findings
- The primary sequence of events began with an engine failure immediately after liftoff.
- The loss of altitude prevented the crew from maintaining flight, leading to the impact near the runway.
- The detachment of the left engine propeller and its subsequent penetration of the cockpit was the direct cause of the single fatality.