What happened
On the date of the occurrence, an Airbus A310 with registration 6V-XXX was performing a scheduled flight arriving at Dakar Leopold Sedar Senghor Airport. During the approach and landing phase, the aircraft encountered difficulties that led to an accident on the airport grounds. The impact resulted in fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.
The investigation
The Bureau Enquetes et Analyses (BEA) Senegal conducted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. Investigators examined the flight path, the condition of the aircraft prior to landing, and the operational environment at the airport. The inquiry focused on the sequence of events leading from the initial approach to the moment of impact with the ground.