What happened
The incident occurred after the aircraft completed an uneventful fuel stop in Accra and proceeded toward Pointe-Noire. Upon arrival at the destination, the crew encountered poor weather conditions characterized by low visibility and a cloud ceiling of approximately 100 meters. During the final approach phase, the aircraft drifted significantly to the right of the runway centerline. In an attempt to correct this deviation, the pilot in command executed a sharp turn to the left. This maneuver resulted in a loss of control, causing the aircraft to crash and catch fire. The airframe was destroyed upon impact.
Findings
The accident resulted in fatal injuries for all 18 people on board. The occupants included military personnel from the GT I/25 Tunisie transport group, as well as civilians, women, and children. While the source notes that a previous rough landing at Dakar-Yoff had required tail gear repairs, the specific cause of the loss of control during the final approach in Pointe-Noire is attributed to the sharp corrective turn made under poor visibility conditions.