Incident Overview
A four-engine cargo airplane operating a flight from Paris to Lagos with an intermediate stop in Niamey was involved in an accident while on final approach. The aircraft was carrying various goods on behalf of Union des Transports Aériens (UTA).
Circumstances
During the night approach, the crew did not realize that the aircraft's altitude was too low. The airplane struck the ground 800 meters short of runway 09. Upon impact, it lost its undercarriage and slid for several dozen meters before coming to rest in flames.
Casualties and Injuries
Two crew members were killed, and two others were injured. The source does not specify any other occupants or injuries beyond the crew.
Probable Cause
According to the official findings, the probable cause was that the crew continued the approach below the glide path until impact with the ground.