Flight Details
A four-engine aircraft was operating a charter flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The flight carried 53 passengers, a crew of four, and a load of ammunition.
Approach and Crash
The aircraft initiated its approach to Port Harcourt Airport at night. Although the pilot had the runway in sight, he failed to realize that his altitude was too low. The left wing struck two trees, causing the airplane to stall. The aircraft then crashed in flames onto houses located a few kilometers short of the runway.
Explosions and Fatalities
Following the impact, huge explosions occurred due to the ammunition being carried. None of the 57 occupants survived the crash. One person on the ground was also killed.
Probable Cause
The accident was caused by the pilot's failure to recognize that the aircraft's altitude was too low during the approach, which led to the left wing striking trees and the subsequent stall and crash.