Accident Overview
A four-engine aircraft was destroyed after impacting a rocky mountain slope during an approach to Guelmim Airport. The aircraft had departed Dakhla bound for Kenitra with an intermediate stop in Guelmim. On board were 60 soldiers, 12 civilians, and 8 crew members.
Circumstances
While approaching Guelmim Airport, the pilot encountered poor visibility due to marginal weather conditions. The aircraft descended too low and struck the slope of a rocky mountain located 10 kilometers short of the runway. The impact and subsequent post-crash fire resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft.
Casualties
Two passengers initially survived the accident but died the following day. The source does not specify the status of the other occupants.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident is ongoing or has been completed, but the source provides no analysis or probable cause. The circumstances of poor visibility and low altitude are described as the situation at the time of impact.