What happened
While performing the takeoff roll, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving one of its left engines. This loss of power led to a loss of directional control, causing the plane to drift toward the left side of the runway. During the excursion, the aircraft collided with a stationary DC-3 that was parked near the runway area.
The impact resulted in the total destruction of both involved aircraft. There were seven injuries reported among the occupants, but no fatalities occurred during the incident.
Findings
Investigators were unable to pinpoint the exact reason for the failure of the left engine. However, the investigation concluded that the crew's response to the emergency was hindered by inefficient coordination during the critical moments of the takeoff roll.