What happened
During a night departure from Paris-Le Bourget Airport, an aircraft entered an uncontrollable state while performing its initial climb. The descent ended when the plane struck a residence situated approximately 4 km southeast of the airport in Aulnay-sous-Bois. There were eight fatalities among those on board the aircraft, though no injuries were reported for individuals on the ground at the time of the impact.
Findings
Official investigations into the accident identified a mechanical failure as the primary driver of the disaster. The inquiry established that the aircraft experienced an in-flight fire, which led to the structural disintegration of the right side of the airframe. Furthermore, investigators determined that an explosion took place at the moment of impact with the ground.