What happened
The incident occurred when the aircraft experienced a mechanical issue involving its powerplant. Following this engine failure, the machine lost stability and went out of control. The uncontrolled descent continued until the airframe impacted the ground in a remote desert region situated near Nairyah. The crash was fatal for everyone on board, with all nine crew members losing their lives in the accident.
Findings
Official investigations identified the primary factor leading to the disaster as the malfunction of the propulsion system. The loss of engine power resulted in a complete loss of control, which directly caused the collision with the terrain.