What happened
During an ascent following departure from Trincomalee-China Bay Airport, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power due to an engine malfunction. As the plane attempted to climb, the loss of thrust caused the aircraft to enter a stall condition. The subsequent descent ended in a high-impact collision with a fuel storage facility, which triggered a massive explosion at the site.
There were five fatalities recorded in the accident, involving all individuals on board the flight. The occupants included two crew members and three passengers.
Findings
Investigations into the crash determined that the primary factor leading to the loss of control was an engine failure occurring shortly after the aircraft rotated for takeoff.