What happened
During a night-time approach to Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport, the flight crew encountered poor visibility driven by adverse weather conditions. These factors necessitated a go-around maneuver during the initial landing attempt. A subsequent second attempt was also abandoned, prompting the crew to initiate a third approach.
While on final for this third attempt, the captain determined that the aircraft's position relative to the runway was incorrect. In an effort to correct the trajectory, the pilot executed a sharp turn to the left. This maneuver resulted in the aircraft impacting the runway surface. The collision destroyed the airframe and ignited a post-crash fire. Tragically, all 26 occupants perished in the incident.