What happened
During the final approach phase of flight, the four-engine aircraft touched down on its fuselage rather than its wheels. The impact caused the plane to skid for several yards before it came to a complete stop. Upon landing, the airframe caught fire and was subsequently damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the crash and the resulting flames, all occupants were successfully rescued from the wreckage.
Findings
The investigation concluded that the incident resulted from procedural errors by the flight crew. Specifically, it was determined that the crew did not follow the approach procedures and failed to lower the undercarriage prior to landing. This omission directly led to the belly landing and subsequent structural failure.