What happened
During a scheduled cargo operation traveling from London to Paris, an aircraft carrying a shipment of newspapers experienced a critical mechanical failure. While the crew was performing the approach phase into Le Bourget Airport, an engine fire ignited.
In response to the onboard fire, the flight crew initiated an emergency landing procedure. During this attempt, the aircraft type (unspecified) crashed in a field situated in Dammartin-en-Goële. The impact caused the plane to come to rest while engulfed in flames.
Findings
Following the incident, it was confirmed that there were two injuries among the occupants, both of which were classified as slight. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, being documented as damaged beyond repair.