What happened
During the initial climb following takeoff, the aircraft encountered a bird strike. This mid-air collision necessitated an immediate emergency response from the flight crew. While attempting to manage the situation, the plane departed from the intended flight path and moved beyond the runway threshold.
The aircraft subsequently crash landed in a swampy region situated past the end of the airstrip. Despite the impact of the landing, there were no injuries reported among those on board. However, the structural damage sustained during the incident was severe enough that the aircraft was declared a total loss.
Findings
- The primary factor leading to the emergency was a bird strike occurring during the takeoff phase of flight.