What happened
During a flight at a cruising altitude of 12,000 feet, the crew identified an active fire on board the aircraft. After notifying ground controllers of the emergency, the flight crew decided to divert the plane toward Bereina to perform an emergency landing.
Despite efforts by the crew to suppress the flames during the descent, the fire could not be contained. The aircraft arrived on the ground while actively burning and eventually came to a halt amidst heavy flames. All three crew members successfully evacuated the aircraft without injury. Following the landing, the wreckage continued to burn for approximately 24 hours, which resulted in the total destruction of the airplane.
Findings
Investigations into the incident suggest that the fire originated from improperly packed chemicals being transported on board.