What happened
While performing the initial climb phase, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure in the left engine at an altitude of approximately 60 metres and a velocity of 317 km/h. Although the co-pilot managed to stabilize the aircraft against a leftward bank, the flight engineer reported a subsequent failure of the right engine five seconds later.
Upon the loss of both engines, the captain assumed flight controls. As the aircraft reached an altitude of 197 metres, the airspeed decreased to 290 km/h. In an attempt to execute an emergency landing, the captain was forced to perform a sharp right-hand maneuver to prevent a collision with a nearby building. This maneuver caused the aircraft to bank to a 37° angle, initiating a rapid descent of 1,960 feet per minute. The aircraft eventually struck an open field situated 3,850 metres from the airport, where the impact caused the airframe to disintegrate.
Findings
- The accident resulted in 52 fatalities, including two crew members.
- 30 occupants were successfully rescued from the wreckage.
- The primary factor in the loss of control was the simultaneous failure of both engines during the climb.