What happened
During the early stages of flight, an aircraft experienced a stall immediately after departing from the An Khe Airstrip. As the plane attempted to gain altitude, it lost aerodynamic lift and impacted the ground, subsequently being consumed by fire. Despite the intensity of the post-crash flames, all five crew members were successfully pulled from the wreckage.
Findings
Investigations into the accident indicated that the flight crew's visibility was significantly compromised during the climb. The primary factor contributing to the loss of control was dust kicked up by the rotors of a nearby Chinook helicopter, which obscured the pilot's view and likely interfered with the aircraft's stability during the critical liftoff phase.