What happened
A cargo flight departed from Mahdia Airport at 11:42 local time, destined for Karisparu Airfield. The flight was operated by a crew consisting of a pilot and a load master. The scheduled duration for this short-distance transport was less than 20 minutes, with an expected arrival time of 12:00.
Shortly after the aircraft took off, communication with the pilot was lost. Within three minutes of departure, radio contact ceased entirely. Following the loss of signal, search and rescue operations were launched to locate the plane in the dense jungle of Region Eight. Despite intensive efforts, no wreckage or signs of the aircraft were located during the initial critical window.
After four days of searching without success, authorities noted that the most vital period for locating survivors had passed. On January 4, 2015, all search and rescue operations were officially suspended because no trace of the aircraft or its crew could be found.
Findings
- The aircraft was engaged in a regular cargo service at the time of disappearance.
- The incident occurred during the initial climb/departure phase of flight.
- No information regarding the specific aircraft registration or model was available in the provided report.