What happened
During the final approach phase toward the runway threshold at Seville-San Pablo Airport, the flight crew transmitted an emergency mayday signal. This brief communication indicated that the aircraft had been overtaken by fire.
Following this distress call, the aircraft became uncontrollable and descended into a hill situated approximately 4 km before reaching the airport runway. The impact of the crash, combined with a subsequent intense fire, resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were 18 fatalities among the occupants, with no survivors reported.
Findings
Initial reports indicate that the primary factor leading to the loss of control was an onboard fire that occurred while the aircraft was maneuvering for landing.