What happened
The incident occurred during the final approach phase to Brussels-Haren Airport. The aircraft, described as a three-engine model, reportedly collided with an unidentified airplane while descending. Following the mid-air collision, the subject aircraft crashed in the area of Evere, located west of the airfield.
There were twelve people on board at the time of the accident. Nine occupants were killed in the crash, while two individuals survived the impact. The fatalities included high-ranking military personnel and crew members. Among those who perished was a General Major, along with several officers and enlisted personnel listed as passengers or part of the flight deck.
Findings
The source material indicates that the collision involved an unknown aircraft, suggesting a loss of separation between the two planes during the approach. The specific technical details regarding the state of the unidentified aircraft or the precise mechanics of the impact are not detailed in the provided record. The outcome was fatal for the majority of the occupants due to the severity of the crash in the residential area of Evere.