Night Approach Crash at Lajes Airport (44-87704)

Incident Overview During a night approach to Lajes Airport in the Azores Islands, a four-engine aircraft lost control and crashed into an ammunition depot situated near the runway threshold. The accident resulted in the deaths of 11 occupants, while five crew members were rescued from the wreckage. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or the exact date of the incident. ## Official Findings The official probable cause was reported to be an engine failure, which led to the loss of control during the approach. No further details regarding the specific engine, contributing factors, or safety recommendations were provided in the source material.