What happened
During a flight originating in Lomé and destined for Libreville, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power due to engine failure. In response to the mechanical issue, the pilot attempted an emergency descent to reach the ground safely. The aircraft subsequently crash landed in the Rio Benito area.
While the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were no injuries reported among the crew. The plane was part of a private collection owned by a Swiss national.
Findings
Investigations into the incident concluded that the primary reason for the engine failure was fuel exhaustion during the flight.