What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from Omaha-Eppley Airport, an engine fire broke out on the aircraft. The plane was traveling toward Mexico at the time of the incident, having recently completed maintenance work at facilities in Omaha.
As the fire progressed, the aircraft lost sufficient performance and entered a stall. This resulted in the plane impacting a dyke situated near the end of the runway. The impact triggered a massive explosion that completely destroyed the aircraft. There were seven fatalities among the occupants of the plane, with no survivors reported.
Findings
Investigations into the accident identified an engine fire as the primary event leading to the loss of control. While the specific origin of the fire remained undetermined, reports indicated that an oil leak had been documented.