The plane was 31 years old but considered reliable and well-maintained

Yes, old solid plane
but full of fuel
No escape

if it is mechanical failure, then why did the previous two flights that same day go smoothly?


Danny Franken, aged 53, had also flown for KLM and was known for his experience and dedication

Floris Rhee, just 24, had joined Zeusch Aviation less than a year prior and was admired for his enthusiasm and professionalism

https://zeusch.com/holding_statement/



professionalism hmmmm, i mean we know they broke the sterile cockpit rule, by waving at people before takeoff


my money is on a weight imbalance issue

i did some maths, two scenarios


scenario 1 (with near empty oxygen tanks) 6.200kg

scenario 2 (with full oxygen tanks) 6.280kg


but both scenarios the plane would've been overweight at takeoff, maximum takeoff weight for this aircraft is 5.670kg



not entirely unusual, but certainly not ideal, and how to compensate for this, you require more runway to cover before taking off, otherwise if you take off too soon the angle might be too steep, and you might stall, which is something what could've happened

you know this plane had a full fuel load, hence the huge fireball we saw



the question more is why did these pilots not use up more runway at takeoff, when they likely were aware of them being more overweight


with two previous flights for these guys, which went without problems