What happened
Shortly after departing from runway 24 at Georgetown-Ogle Airport, the aircraft experienced a critical mechanical issue. Approximately one minute into the flight, the pilot reported an engine failure and declared an emergency.
Following the loss of power, the pilot attempted to execute an emergency return to the airfield. During the course of this maneuver, the aircraft went down in a sugarcane field located in the vicinity of the airport. The impact resulted in two fatalities and left five individuals with serious injuries.
Findings
- The primary factor leading to the crash was an engine failure occurring during the initial climb phase of the flight.