Incident
During the takeoff roll at Tenerife-Norte-Los Rodeos Airport, the crew inadvertently raised the landing gear while the aircraft had not yet lifted off. As a result, the airplane sank onto its belly and slid for several yards before coming to rest engulfed in flames.
Occupants and Injuries
All 91 occupants on board were evacuated. Six of them sustained injuries during the evacuation.
Damage
The aircraft was totally destroyed by a post-crash fire.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was poor crew coordination during the takeoff roll. The crew failed to follow the checklist, and the undercarriage was raised prior to takeoff, causing the aircraft to crash.