What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from runway 25, the aircraft reached an altitude of approximately 10 metres when it executed a sharp left-hand turn. As the plane ascended to roughly 30 metres, it performed a second leftward maneuver. During this sequence, the aircraft lost altitude and struck the ground with its left wingtip. The impact near the runway caused the aircraft to burst into flames.
The accident resulted in two fatalities among the crew, as both pilots perished in the crash. The radio navigator sustained serious injuries during the event and subsequently passed away the following day.
Findings
Investigations revealed that a failure in the hydraulic system caused the right engine to malfunction shortly after the aircraft rotated. During this mechanical failure, hydraulic fluid sprayed onto the cockpit windshield. This-loss of visibility prevented the pilots from maintaining control of the aircraft during the critical climb phase.