Takeoff and Loss of Control
During the takeoff roll, the pilot-in-command initiated rotation when the aircraft reached 130 km/h. The aircraft climbed only a few meters before it failed to gain sufficient height. It then banked right to an angle of 20°. The crew attempted to regain control, but the aircraft became completely unstable. The pilot reduced power on the left engine, then on the right engine, as the aircraft crash landed beyond the end of the runway.
Damage and Injuries
The aircraft sustained substantial damage and was deemed beyond repair. All six crew members on board were uninjured.
Official Findings
The probable cause was determined to be poor flight preparation on the part of the crew. Prior to departure, the aircraft was refueled, but the fuel quantity was too high. The total takeoff weight was 12,140 kilograms, approximately 640 kilograms above the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW). Additionally, it was found that cargo shifted in the cabin at liftoff and struck the lateral door, altering the center of gravity by 22% and rendering the aircraft uncontrollable.