What happened
During the descent toward Khartoum Airport, the flight crew issued an emergency declaration, reporting that a fire had broken out while the aircraft was still airborne. Following this announcement, the aircraft began an uncontrolled descent. The impact occurred roughly 40 km from the destination airport, resulting in the total disintegration of the airframe.
There were 91 fatalities recorded in the accident, with no survivors reported among the occupants.
Findings
- The crew identified an in-flight fire as the primary emergency during the approach phase.
- The aircraft's descent became unmanageable following the fire, leading to the crash site.