What happened
A flight originating from Paris-Orly and destined for Copenhagen-Kastrup experienced a significant mechanical malfunction while traversing Belgian airspace. During the flight, the crew identified technical difficulties involving one of the engines. In response to the developing situation, the captain instructed the other members of the crew to abandon the aircraft via parachute.
The pilot remained on board to attempt an emergency descent. During this process, the aircraft made contact with a line of trees, which caused the separation of the tail section. The plane subsequently impacted a field. Despite the severity of the impact and the destruction of the airframe, the pilot survived the crash without injury. The four other crew members who had evacuated were also unharmed.
Findings
The investigation determined that the primary factor leading to the accident was an engine failure.