What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from Tây Ninh Airstrip, the pilot of the aircraft encountered significant technical difficulties involving the flap system. Due to these mechanical complications, the decision was made to abort the flight and execute an emergency landing.
The aircraft subsequently came to rest in a rice paddy field. While the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were no injuries reported among the five crew members on board.
Findings
- The primary factor leading to the emergency was the malfunction of the flaps during the takeoff sequence.