What happened
While performing the takeoff roll, the pilot initiated the rotation sequence when a sudden loss of power occurred due to an engine malfunction. This mechanical failure caused the aircraft to become uncontrollable, resulting in it departing the runway surface. The path of the aircraft led into a nearby structure used by an army cadet school.
Upon impact with the building, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss. There were 18 occupants on board the plane, all of whom sustained minor injuries during the incident. The collision also affected those inside the facility; the crash resulted in two fatalities and left two other individuals with injuries.
Findings
- The primary factor contributing to the loss of control was an engine failure occurring at the moment of rotation.