Incident Overview
An aircraft en route to Tahoua encountered technical difficulties with its left engine, which oversped during flight. The crew, unable to maintain a safe altitude, initiated an emergency landing in a prairie area.
Emergency Landing
The aircraft executed a belly landing on the grassy terrain, sliding for several meters before coming to a stop. Despite the impact, all 21 occupants on board evacuated the aircraft safely and without reported injuries.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft sustained substantial damage during the landing and subsequent slide, rendering it beyond economical repair.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation attributed the incident to technical problems with the left engine that occurred in flight for undetermined reasons. No further causal factors were identified in the report.