Accident
A four-engine aircraft, engaged in the transfer of 95 Senegalese soldiers participating in the Gulf War, was approaching Ras al-Mishab Airport. The crew encountered heavy black smoke from burning oil wells, which significantly reduced visibility. During the approach, the aircraft descended too low, struck the ground, and crashed a few kilometers from the airport.
Casualties
The crash resulted in injuries to three passengers. The remaining 98 occupants, including the crew and passengers, were killed.
Context
The aircraft was completing a mission to transport Senegalese soldiers involved in the Gulf War. The smoke from the oil wells, set ablaze during the conflict, created hazardous flying conditions near the airport.