Event Details
The accident occurred during the takeoff roll. The aircraft was accelerating when a failure occurred in one of the left engines. This led to a loss of control by the flight crew. The airplane veered off the runway to the left. It then collided with a parked Douglas DC-3 aircraft.
Damage and Injuries
The collision resulted in the destruction of both aircraft. All seven occupants of the departing aircraft sustained injuries.
Probable Cause
The official investigation into the accident was unable to determine with certainty the cause of the engine failure. However, it was found that the crew's response to the emergency was inefficient, attributed to a lack of coordination.