Accident Overview
On final approach, a fire ignited beneath the cabin floor. The pilots experienced a complete loss of control, yet the aircraft continued the approach. It touched down hard, nose first, on runway 24 at a speed of 130 knots. Upon impact, the nose gear was torn off. The airplane then slid for 900 meters before coming to rest engulfed in flames.
Injuries and Fatalities
Twenty-five occupants sustained injuries. Five children remained in the cabin and died.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be an intense fire of unknown nature and origin, located beneath the floor at row 6. This fire likely resulted in the loss of flight controls.