What happened
While operating a flight toward the Masila oil field, the crew of the aircraft experienced unexpected technical complications. Due to these issues, the crew attempted an emergency belly landing within a rocky and desert terrain located in the Hadhramaut region.
Following the landing, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss. While the aircraft was destroyed, all 19 occupants survived the incident, though 3 injuries were reported among the group. Following the crash, the crew and passengers were taken into custody by local tribesmen.
Findings
At this time, the specific nature of the technical malfunction that necessitated the emergency landing has not been determined. The flight was reportedly transporting personnel to an oil field operated by Nexen, a Canadian company, in an area associated with members of the Yemeni presidential family.