What happened
An aircraft operated by Asia Continental Airlines departed from Boralday Airport, located in the Almaty suburb, while performing an ambulance mission to Kegen. The flight was carrying five people at the time of departure. During the initial climb phase, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power in its engine.
In response to the power loss, the crew initiated an emergency landing procedure. However, the aircraft was unable to maintain sufficient altitude and descended into hilly terrain. Despite the impact, all five occupants of the single-engine aircraft managed to exit the wreckage without any injuries. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the loss of engine power during the climb.