What happened
On the morning of December 3, 1995, Cameroon Airlines Flight 3701, operated by a Boeing 737-200 aircraft (registration F-AOIH), departed from Cadjehoun Airport in Benin bound for Douala International Airport in Cameroon. The flight was carrying a total of 76 individuals, comprising passengers and crew.
During the final phase of the journey, the aircraft initiated its second approach to land at Douala. While maneuvering for landing, the plane experienced a sudden loss of power in its left engine. This mechanical failure caused the aircraft to lose control. Unable to recover from the instability, the Boeing 737-200 crashed into the ground.
The impact resulted in significant casualties among those on board. Of the 76 occupants, 68 people were killed, including all passengers and three crew members. Tragically, only five individuals survived the crash, though they sustained injuries: three passengers and two crew members emerged from the wreckage alive.
Investigation
The source material does not provide specific details regarding the investigative procedures, technical analysis of the engine failure, or official conclusions drawn by aviation authorities regarding the root cause of the loss of control. Therefore, no further information on the investigation process or findings can be included based on the provided text.