What happened
During the departure phase from Saigon-Tan Son Nhat Airport, an aircraft encountered a critical mechanical failure. While the plane was performing its climb immediately after leaving the runway, one of the engines ignited.
In the aftermath of the fire, the pilot performed a crash landing. The impact caused the airframe to split into two separate sections. The wreckage eventually came to a stop along the airport runway. There were four injuries reported among the crew members involved in the incident.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor was an engine fire that occurred during the climb following takeoff.