What happened
During a scheduled flight from St Mawgan to Cairo, the crew encountered deteriorating meteorological conditions while traversing the Tripolitan region. The environment was characterized by intense thunderstorm activity and significant turbulence. As the aircraft navigated through this severe weather system, it suffered a loss of control. The machine subsequently entered an uncontrolled dive and impacted the ground approximately 10 kilometers west of Khoms. All 25 occupants were killed in the accident.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary factor leading to the loss of control was likely a lightning strike. It is believed the aircraft was struck by lightning while operating within the active thunderstorm area, which compromised its stability and led to the fatal crash.