Accident Overview
An aircraft operating a flight from Las Palmas crashed during its approach to Banjul-Yundum Airport. The accident occurred at night in poor weather conditions, including low clouds and heavy rain from a tropical storm.
Sequence of Events
After an uneventful flight from Las Palmas, the crew began the descent to Banjul-Yundum Airport. Visibility was limited due to night and poor weather. On final approach, the aircraft crashed 4,300 meters short of runway 32. The wreckage was located 800 meters to the right of the extended centerline.
Casualties
One passenger sustained serious injuries. Nine other occupants, among them German tourists, were killed.