Incident
A cargo flight en route from Karachi to New Delhi-Palam Airport encountered an engine fire while approaching its destination. The crew promptly reported the fire. Assessing the situation, the captain concluded that reaching Palam Airport was not possible and made the decision to attempt an emergency landing in Gurgaon, which lies roughly 15 kilometers south of the airport.
Crash Landing
The airplane crash-landed in a field within Gurgaon. After touching down, the aircraft slid across the ground for approximately a dozen yards, during which it collided with several obstacles. The crash and subsequent fire fully engulfed the aircraft, leading to its complete destruction.
Casualties
Of the crew on board, one individual was rescued from the burning aircraft. The remaining four crew members were killed in the accident.
Investigation
The official investigation determined the probable cause. It was found that engine number one had failed, catching fire and exploding. This engine failure was identified as the direct cause of the incident.