Six member of the Egyptian fencing team were killed after the aircraft experienced overspeeding of the outer propeller. All 99 aboard killed. Pilot not IFR qualified. Valens got to go on the flip of a coin leaving Tommy Allsup behind. The plane exploded in mid-air while on a flight from Berberati to Bangui.
Speculation is the plane was shot down.
All 28 aboard killed. Crashed into the Atlantic Ocean after an unsuccessful landing attempt. Possible structural failure due to turbulence or distraction of the flight crew associated with a lighting strike. Crashed while taking off. Premature liftoff, partial loss of power in the No.1 engine, overweight.