Accident Description
The accident occurred at Tenerife-Norte-Los Rodeos Airport shortly after liftoff. As the aircraft climbed to an altitude of 100 meters, it went out of control, descended, and crashed in a large explosion approximately 325 meters beyond the end of the runway. The impact and subsequent fire completely destroyed the aircraft.
Occupants and Fatalities
The aircraft carried 148 West German tourists and 7 Spanish crew members, totaling 155 occupants. All were killed in the crash.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the accident, visibility was near zero due to a low ceiling and fog.
Probable Cause
It is believed that the accident was caused by inadapted reaction and manoeuvres on the part of the pilot-in-command, who probably suffered spatial disorientation immediately after takeoff in an almost zero visibility configuration.