What happened
A cargo operation departing from Nelkan Airport toward Odola resulted in an aviation accident during the initial climb phase. Shortly after the aircraft left the runway, the crew experienced significant difficulties maintaining altitude. The single-engine airplane subsequently made contact with treetops before entering a stall. The aircraft ultimately impacted hilly terrain situated at an elevation of 250 meters.
The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. Both members of the flight crew sustained injuries during the event.
Findings
Investigations into the accident revealed that the primary factor was a weight imbalance. The aircraft was operating with a total mass that exceeded its maximum takeoff weight by 661 kilograms.