What happened
Shortly after departing the airport, the flight crew experienced significant issues with the left engine, which began vibrating severely and partially failed. At an altitude of approximately 100 feet, the aircraft rolled five degrees to the left. The captain assessed the situation and determined that a return to the departure airport was not feasible due to the loss of power and low altitude. Consequently, he elected to descend and attempt an emergency landing in a nearby field.
Upon contacting the ground, the aircraft slid for several dozen meters before coming to a complete stop. Despite the impact, all 11 occupants on board escaped without sustaining injuries. The airframe sustained damage that was deemed beyond repair. The flight crew consisted of the pilot, the copilot, and a stewardess.
Findings
The official investigation identified excessive vibration and subsequent loss of power as the primary factors leading to the incident. This failure resulted in insufficient airspeed required to maintain controlled flight at low altitude. The specific root cause of the left engine malfunction could not be determined during the inquiry. As a result, authorities were unable to issue specific recommendations to prevent similar occurrences in the future.