What happened
During a scheduled test flight following a 1,000-hour maintenance inspection, a twin-engine airplane known as 'Tutankhamun' was involved in a fatal accident. The flight was being conducted with two pilots and two technicians on board to verify the aircraft's performance.
As the crew approached runway 32, they intentionally disabled the left engine and feathered the propeller to simulate an asymmetric landing scenario. This maneuver resulted in an unstable approach, causing the aircraft to touch down too far down the runway, specifically within the final third of the available pavement.
In response to the long landing, the captain initiated a go-around procedure. During this attempt to climb, the pilot increased power on the remaining right engine, which led to an aerodynamic stall. The aircraft type subsequently crashed and caught fire upon impact.
Findings
- The accident resulted in three fatalities and one person suffering serious injuries.
- The primary factor leading to the crash was a loss of control during a go-around attempt following an unstable approach.