What happened
The aircraft, a float plane identified by the name 'Pampero', was on approach to Bathurst, Gambia. It impacted the surface of the Atlantic Ocean just minutes before its scheduled arrival at the destination. The crash occurred in circumstances that remain unknown. Despite subsequent efforts, no trace of the aircraft or its occupants was ever found.
Findings
The specific cause of the accident has not been determined due to the lack of recovered wreckage or debris. The crew consisted of five individuals: the pilot, a first officer, a radio operator, a flight engineer, and a doctor. All persons on board were lost in the incident.