What happened
During a flight originating from Dakar and bound for Mbour, the flight crew reported an engine malfunction to air traffic control approximately forty minutes after departure. In response to the mechanical issue, the aircraft was authorized to descend to an altitude of 4,000 feet.
Shortly after the descent began, the crew lost control of the aircraft type (unspecified). The plane impacted the surface of the ocean in shallow water, located roughly 500 meters from the Mbour coastline. The accident resulted in six fatalities, which included both pilots on board. Amidst the wreckage, rescue efforts successfully recovered four passengers.
Findings
- The sequence of events was initiated by an engine failure during the flight.