Flight and Approach
The flight from Douala was uneventful. As the crew began the approach to Yaoundé-Nsimalen Airport, conditions were night and poor weather. On the first final approach, poor visibility prevented the crew from locating the runway, prompting them to initiate a go-around.
Multiple Landing Attempts
Over the next hour, the crew attempted to land four more times, each without success. Eventually, the captain decided to land despite the difficult conditions. On the final approach, the aircraft was too high and touched down too far down the runway—approximately 400 meters before the runway end. The runway was wet.
Overrun and Crash
Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran the runway and crashed into a ditch. The accident resulted in the deaths of both pilots and one passenger.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be wrong approach configuration on the part of the crew. Contributing factors included lack of visibility and a wet runway surface, which resulted in poor braking action.