Accident Summary
At Kacha Airbase, the pilot began the takeoff roll and attempted to rotate, but the aircraft did not respond. The captain decided to abort the takeoff and initiated emergency braking. The aircraft could not stop within the remaining runway distance. It veered to the left, left the paved surface, and traversed rough terrain before coming to rest. Upon stopping, the aircraft burst into flames. The aircraft was destroyed by fire. All occupants evacuated without injury.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the crew failed to prepare the flight according to published procedures and did not follow the pre-takeoff checklist. Specifically, the rudder had not been unlocked prior to takeoff. Additionally, the decision to abort was made five seconds too late, which contributed to the inability to stop on the runway.