Incident Summary
Shortly after departing from Cherbourg-Maupertus Airport, the aircraft encountered engine difficulties during its initial climb. The crew promptly initiated an emergency landing procedure due to the loss of engine performance. The aircraft crash landed in an open field adjacent to the airport and came to rest. Fortunately, there were no casualties resulting from the incident.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the incident. The crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing after one propeller mistakenly auto-feathered during the initial climb. This malfunction led to a reduction in thrust, necessitating the emergency landing in the field.
Location
The emergency landing occurred in an open field near Cherbourg-Maupertus Airport, where the aircraft came to rest without further incident.