What happened
During a maritime patrol mission, the flight crew reported to ground control that an engine had caught fire. In response to this mechanical failure, the pilots elected to abort their current route and return for an emergency landing. As the aircraft descended on final approach, it lost controllability at an altitude of approximately 200 feet. The plane subsequently crashed into terrain one mile before reaching the runway threshold.
The accident resulted in significant loss of life and injury among those on board. Five crew members were killed in the impact, while two others sustained serious injuries.