What happened
During a nighttime approach to Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport, the aircraft named Ijsvogel impacted the ground while maintaining full power. Following the initial impact, the airframe slid for approximately 125 metres before coming to rest across a ditch. The structural integrity of the plane was compromised, leading to its total destruction.
The accident resulted in significant loss of life and injury among those on board. Six individuals were killed, comprising four crew members and two passengers. Additionally, thirteen other occupants sustained injuries. The crew included the pilot, co-pilot, engineer, radio operator, and a steward, all of whom perished in the incident. Among the passenger manifest, two individuals also lost their lives.
Findings
Official investigations were unable to establish the precise cause of the accident. Evidence indicated that there was no pre-impact mechanical failure contributing to the event. Weather conditions at the time were reviewed and determined not to be a contributory factor. The inquiry concluded that the crash may have been caused by a crew error, though this remains the primary hypothesis rather than a confirmed fact.