What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from runway 06, the flight crew performed the procedure to retract the landing gear and decrease engine power. Shortly after these actions, the aircraft entered a stall condition. This loss of lift caused the plane to descend back onto the runway surface.
Upon contacting the runway, the aircraft slid for approximately 450 metres before coming to a complete stop. Despite the impact, all 21 occupants managed to evacuate the aircraft without injury. The aircraft sustained damage that was determined to be beyond repair.
Findings
- The loss of altitude and subsequent runway excursion were triggered by the crew reducing engine power while simultaneously retracting the landing gear during the climb.