Accident Overview
A four-engine cargo aircraft operating a flight from Warsaw, Poland, to Beirut, Lebanon, with an intermediate stop in Varna, Bulgaria, crashed while approaching Beirut. The aircraft was carrying a crew of nine and a load of frozen meat.
Sequence of Events
While descending to Beirut at an altitude of 2,100 feet, the airplane struck power cables and subsequently crashed on rocky terraces located 8 kilometers from the threshold of runway 21. Upon impact, the aircraft disintegrated.
Occupants and Fatalities
All nine occupants on board were killed in the crash. The aircraft was destroyed.
Communication Issues
It was reported that air traffic control transmitted several instructions to the crew, but the crew failed to respond. This lack of response may have been due to language issues.
Investigation
The accident investigation is expected to examine all aspects of the flight, including the communication difficulties. No probable cause has been stated in available sources.