What happened
During a scheduled pipeline maintenance survey, an aircraft experienced a critical mechanical failure while operating at an altitude of approximately 300 meters. The engine malfunctioned and subsequently ignited, leading to an onboard fire.
In response to the emergency, the crew attempted to execute an unplanned landing. However, the pilots were unable to maintain control of the aircraft type during the descent. The plane impacted the ground and was consumed by flames upon impact. There were four fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the crash was an engine failure occurring during the flight phase. This mechanical breakdown was specifically attributed to corrosion found on cylinder number four.