What happened
The incident occurred when the flight crew failed to adhere to the designated flight path. This deviation resulted in the aircraft being off track by approximately 56 km. During the flight, the pilot recognized that the aircraft was approaching a mountainous terrain directly ahead. In an attempt to avoid collision, the pilot increased engine power. However, the maneuver was insufficient, and the aircraft struck a rocky zone. The impact caused the plane to crash in flames within a mountainous region of Uganda. The precise location of the wreckage has not been identified.
Findings
The accident was attributed primarily to operational errors during the flight. Specifically, inadequate pre-flight preparation and a lack of coordination among the crew members led to the significant deviation from the assigned route. These factors combined to place the aircraft on a collision course with terrain, ultimately resulting in the loss of the airframe.