Engine failure during initial climb at New Orleans-Alvin Callender Field NAS (58-0721)

Incident Overview An aircraft experienced a failure of engine number 1 during the initial climb phase shortly after departing from New Orleans-Alvin Callender Field NAS. Following the engine failure, control of the aircraft was lost, and the aircraft crashed in the vicinity of the airport. ## Casualties The accident resulted in two crew member fatalities. Four additional crew members sustained injuries. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause was the failure of engine number 1 for undetermined reasons. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location beyond the airport name.