Accident Overview
The flight departed from Sandakan Airport, bound for Labuan in the Federal Territory of Labuan. During the approach, the crew faced poor visibility attributed to adverse weather conditions. While descending at night, the aircraft impacted the slope of Mount Bukit Ibol, situated approximately 12 kilometers east of Lawas, Sarawak.
Search and Recovery
The wreckage was located the following day roughly 55 kilometers southeast of Labuan Airport. The aircraft was completely destroyed. All eight individuals on board were killed.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the crew continued the descent below the minimum safe altitude in low visibility until the aircraft struck the ground.