What happened
During the final approach phase at Khartoum Airport, the aircraft was descending at an altitude of approximately 800 feet. As the crew executed a left turn to align with the glide path, the airplane rolled to the left and entered a stall. The aircraft subsequently crashed into the ground and immediately burst into flames.
The accident resulted in significant casualties among the seventeen people on board. One passenger sustained serious injuries during the impact but succumbed to these wounds the following day. Consequently, all other occupants were killed in the crash. The crew consisted of a pilot, a copilot, and a wireless operator/air gunner, while the remaining passengers were military personnel.
Findings
Investigations indicated that fuel starvation was the primary factor leading to the loss of control. This condition was likely caused by a partial air lock resulting from petrol surging within tanks that were nearly empty. The fuel issue is believed to have caused the port engine to cut out during the critical left turn, leading to the roll and subsequent stall.