What happened
During a local training session at Trinidad-Jorge Heinrich Arauz Airport, an aircraft experienced a critical loss of altitude immediately following liftoff. The flight crew was performing maneuvers intended to simulate a departure with one engine inoperative. As the aircraft transitioned into the climb phase, it failed to maintain sufficient height, leading to a crash landing in the area adjacent to the runway.
Despite the impact, all four occupants of the aircraft managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. The aircraft itself sustained damage that was determined to be beyond economical repair.
Findings
Preliminary observations suggest that the incident was triggered by a loss of control during a 3-engine takeoff attempt. The crew's attempt to execute the departure under these specific power configurations likely contributed to the inability to maintain flight altitude.