What happened
A flight traveling from England toward Florida, which included a scheduled stop at Hamilton-Kindley Field Airport in Bermuda, experienced an accident during its arrival phase. While performing the final approach to the airfield, the four-engine aircraft descended below the required altitude and struck the terrain before reaching the runway threshold.
The impact caused the aircraft to come to a halt while engulfed in flames. Despite the intensity of the fire, all 50 occupants managed to evacuate the plane without any reported fatalities or injuries. The aircraft itself was completely destroyed by the subsequent blaze.
Findings
- The aircraft was positioned too low during the final approach phase.
- The impact occurred short of the runway threshold.