Accident Summary
The accident sequence began just after liftoff. While the aircraft was in its initial climb, it unexpectedly nosed up. This pitch-up led to an aerodynamic stall, causing the aircraft to lose altitude and crash. All three crew members aboard sustained fatal injuries.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a shift in cargo shortly after rotation. The cargo movement resulted in a forward displacement of the center of gravity. This forward CG caused the aircraft to pitch nose-up uncontrollably. According to the official findings, the sequence of events was initiated when the cargo shifted shortly after rotation. This alteration in load distribution moved the center of gravity forward of its permissible limits. Consequently, the aircraft pitched upward, exceeding the critical angle of attack and entering a stall. Despite crew inputs, control could not be regained, and the aircraft crashed. In the ensuing conditions, the flight crew could not maintain sufficient control of the airplane, leading to the crash.