Background
A cargo flight departed N'Djamena Airport bound for Brazzaville, carrying 21 passengers, nine crew members, and a load of onions and garlic.
Accident Sequence
Shortly after takeoff, the crew reported technical problems with the undercarriage and was cleared to divert to Bangui Airport. The crew executed a holding circuit over Bangui to consume fuel before beginning the descent. On final approach to runway 35, all four engines stopped simultaneously due to fuel exhaustion. The aircraft stalled and crashed in a residential area located 4 km short of the runway.
Casualties and Injuries
A crew member and one passenger were injured, while 28 other people were killed. There were no casualties on the ground.
Probable Cause
The crew reported that the undercarriage could not be raised. Loss of control on final approach after all four engines stopped due to a fuel exhaustion.