What happened
During a nighttime humanitarian mission, a four-engine aircraft was transporting 10 tons of food supplies from Cotonou to Uli on behalf of the International Red Cross Committee. While performing its final approach from the north, the aircraft encountered difficult weather conditions. The plane struck the ground approximately 10 km north of the Uli Airstrip, in the vicinity of Ihiala village.
The impact was followed by a post-crash fire that completely destroyed the airframe. There were four fatalities among the crew members, including the pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer, and loadmaster.
Findings
- The aircraft encountered marginal weather conditions during its approach to the airstrip.
- The crash occurred during the final approach phase of the flight.