Incident
Shortly after departing from Nouadhibou Airport, while the aircraft was climbing, an engine fire was detected. The crew responded by reducing the aircraft's altitude in order to prepare for an emergency landing.
Emergency Landing
The flight crew directed the aircraft toward a beach located approximately 6 kilometers from the airport. The subsequent crash landing resulted in the aircraft coming to rest on the beach, after which it burst into flames. The fire rapidly consumed the aircraft.
Aftermath
All six occupants of the aircraft evacuated without sustaining any injuries. The aircraft was destroyed by the post-crash fire. The official investigation into the accident found that the engine fire occurred during the initial climb, but the reason for the fire could not be determined.
Probable Cause
The probable cause, as stated in the official findings, was an engine fire during initial climb for unknown reasons.