Accident Overview
An airplane crashed shortly after takeoff from runway 25. The aircraft had just become airborne and was climbing to a height of 10 metres when it turned sharply to the left. It continued climbing to 30 metres and then turned left again. Subsequently, the airplane lost altitude, struck the ground with its left wing tip, and crashed near the runway, bursting into flames.
Occupant Fatalities and Injuries
Both pilots were killed in the crash. The radio navigator sustained serious injuries and died the following day from injuries sustained.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was a failure of the right engine shortly after rotation. This failure was attributed to a hydraulic system malfunction. Additionally, hydraulic fluid sprayed onto the cockpit windshield, temporarily reducing the pilots' visibility. Due to the reduced visibility and loss of control, the airplane crashed.