Incident Overview
While descending toward Mazari Sharif, air traffic control informed the flight crew that landing was not possible because fog had reduced visibility below minimums. The crew was instructed to divert to Termez Airport in southern Uzbekistan.
Sequence of Events
During the approach to Termez, all four engines failed as a result of fuel exhaustion. The crew attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft crash-landed in a field located a few kilometers from the airport and came to rest.
Outcome
All 119 occupants were rescued. Five individuals sustained injuries. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair and was written off.
Probable Cause
The official finding stated that the accident resulted from an emergency landing following the failure of all four engines due to fuel exhaustion.