What happened
During an approach to a 900-meter gravel runway located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the aircraft sustained damage to one of its four engines. Following this initial mechanical issue, the crew elected to proceed with a departure using a three-engine configuration. However, during the takeoff roll, a second engine experienced a failure. This loss of power caused the aircraft to enter a stall, leading to a crash near the end of the runway. There were no fatalities reported in the accident.
Findings
While the specific circumstances surrounding the initial engine damage are not yet determined, the sequence of events indicates that the failure of a second engine during takeoff directly led to the loss of control and subsequent impact.