What happened
The incident involved a cargo aircraft operating out of the region near Myitkyina. During the flight, the crew encountered a serious emergency caused by a fire breaking out inside the aircraft. The situation deteriorated rapidly, leading to a loss of control or forced landing. The plane ultimately crashed in an area located south of Myitkyina. There were no survivors; all five occupants perished in the accident.
Findings
The primary factor contributing to the crash was the in-flight fire. This event rendered the aircraft uncontrollable and led directly to the fatal impact with the ground.