Accident Details
Shortly after takeoff, while in the initial climb phase, the aircraft experienced a nose-up pitch, stalled, and subsequently crashed. The accident resulted in the death of one passenger, while the remaining 15 occupants evacuated the aircraft. Some of the survivors sustained minor injuries. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was carrying 16 people and 241 kilograms of cargo.
Probable Cause
An official investigation determined that the crew failed to properly prepare the flight. Specifically, no weight and balance sheet was computed prior to takeoff. The investigation found that the center of gravity (CofG) was 5.8% aft of the approved limit, which contributed to the loss of control.