What happened
During the approach phase at Lyon-Satolas Airport, the flight crew identified that the aircraft was not correctly aligned with the runway centerline. In response to this misalignment, the crew elected to perform a go-around procedure. As the pilots increased power to both engines to initiate the climb, the left engine failed to provide the necessary thrust.
As a result of the asymmetric power, the aircraft lost altitude and made contact with the runway surface using its left wing. The impact caused the aircraft to bounce and subsequently overturn, landing in an inverted position. The impact also triggered a fire that consumed the wreckage. While all 27 occupants were successfully evacuated from the aircraft, nine injuries were reported during the incident. The aircraft was completely destroyed.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the failure of the left engine to respond to power increases during the transition to a go-around.