What happened
During a sequence of scheduled test flights, a newly manufactured aircraft experienced a critical mechanical issue. The flight was being conducted to prepare the plane for its eventual delivery to the Royal Thai Air Force. Shortly after departing from the runway and beginning its ascent, the aircraft suffered an engine failure.
As the plane attempted to climb, it lost necessary altitude and ultimately crashed. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were two injuries reported among the occupants, though no fatalities occurred during the accident.
Findings
The investigation into the crash determined that the primary factor was the loss of power from the engine while the aircraft was in its initial climb phase.