On June 29, 1977, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration C9-AKG) operated by Transportes Aéreos de Moçambique - TAM was involved in an aviation accident near Beira, Mozambique during takeoff. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost control immediately upon liftoff, leading to a crash near the runway end. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine airplane crashed near the end of the runway immediately following liftoff, resulting in multiple fatalities.
What happened
During the initial climb phase of a flight, a twin engine airplane experienced a loss of control at the moment of liftoff. The aircraft veered off its intended path and impacted the ground near the extremity of the runway.
As a result of the impact, the accident resulted in four fatalities and three serious injuries. The occupants of the aircraft were unable to maintain flight stability following the departure from the runway surface.
Findings
The aircraft became uncontrollable during the transition from ground roll to flight.
The crash occurred in close proximity to the end of the runway.
Probable cause
The aircraft lost control immediately upon liftoff, leading to a crash near the runway end.