What happened
During a flight departing from Dakar destined for Mbour, the crew reported an engine malfunction to air traffic control roughly forty minutes after takeoff. Following this notification, the aircraft was authorized to descend to an altitude of 4,000 feet.
Shortly after the descent began, the flight crew lost control of the aircraft. The plane impacted shallow water located about 500 meters from the coast of Mbour. Of the occupants on board, four passengers were successfully rescued from the wreckage. However, the accident resulted in six fatalities, which included both pilots of the flight.
Findings
Official investigations determined that an engine failure occurred, though the specific reason for the mechanical malfunction remains unidentified. Additionally, reports indicated that the crew possessed limited experience operating this specific aircraft type.