Incident
A charter flight operating on behalf of Sebelair from Brussels, Belgium, to Tenerife, Spain, encountered a landing gear malfunction during approach to Tenerife-Norte-Los Rodeos Airport. The crew informed air traffic control that they were unable to lower the nose gear. The aircraft subsequently landed on runway 12/30 with the nose gear retracted.
Evacuation
Upon touchdown, the aircraft slid for a distance of 1,200 meters before coming to rest in flames. All 189 passengers and nine crew members—totaling 198 occupants—were evacuated from the aircraft. Four passengers sustained minor injuries during the evacuation.
Damage
The aircraft was destroyed by fire following the landing and slide. The extent of the damage rendered the aircraft a total loss.
Occupants
The flight carried 189 passengers and nine crew members, all of whom evacuated successfully. Injuries were limited to four passengers with minor injuries.