What happened
During a local cargo operation, an aircraft departed from Terapo Airstrip before experiencing a loss of airspeed. The aircraft entered a stall state during the initial climb phase of the flight. This aerodynamic failure led to a crash in the immediate vicinity of the departure site.
As a result of the impact, the pilot sustained serious injuries. One passenger was also on board the aircraft and suffered slight injuries during the accident. No other fatalities were reported from this event.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the accident was an aerodynamic stall occurring shortly after takeoff.