What happened
The aircraft was operating a mission for the United Nations, traveling from Beirut to Amman. During this leg of the journey, the plane crashed into the slope of Mt Roumaniye, situated near the village of Haitoura in the Jezzine district. The specific circumstances leading to the impact remain unknown.
Search and rescue operations were initiated immediately but were suspended after one week due to the inability to locate any debris or survivors. It was not until six weeks later, on March 29, that hikers discovered the wreckage in a snow-covered area. Both individuals aboard the aircraft, who were British citizens, were confirmed dead at the scene.
Findings
The investigation noted that the initial search efforts failed to locate the aircraft due to environmental conditions and terrain. The discovery by civilians significantly delayed the confirmation of the fate of the crew. No further technical details regarding mechanical failure or pilot error are provided in the available records.