Climbout Engine Failure Leads to Fatal Crash Near Airport (N3486F)

Incident Overview and Immediate Response Following takeoff, the crew reported an engine failure to air traffic control (ATC) while the aircraft was in the climb phase. ATC subsequently cleared the aircraft to return to the airport for an emergency landing. Despite this clearance, the aircraft lost control and crashed in the vicinity of the airport, resulting in a post-impact fire that engulfed the wreckage. All three crew members on board were killed in the accident. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure during climbout. The specific reasons for the engine failure were not identified in the official findings.