What happened
During a flight mission conducted for Texaco, an aircraft experienced a sudden loss of engine power while en route. The crew attempted to perform an emergency landing to manage the situation; however, the plane struck trees and subsequently burst into flames in an area north of Tombouctou.
Despite the intensity of the crash and the resulting fire, all six people on board managed to evacuate the wreckage. There were no fatalities reported, though one passenger sustained a slight injury during the event. The aircraft was determined to be a total loss, as it was damaged beyond repair.
While the specific day of the incident is not recorded, the accident occurred at some point in 1973. The operator of the flight was Ray Geophysical.