What happened
During the early stages of flight following departure from Dakar-Ouakam AFB, an aircraft experienced a loss of lift while ascending. The plane entered a stall condition shortly after takeoff, leading to a crash that resulted in a post-impact fire.
As the aircraft descended into the ground, the impact and subsequent flames caused significant casualties among those on board. The incident resulted in eight fatalities and left nine others seriously injured.
Findings
- The aircraft entered a stall during the climb phase.
- The crash was followed by an immediate fire.