What happened
The incident occurred while the aircraft was maintaining a cruising altitude of 14,000 feet. During this phase of flight, the machine entered a cumulonimbus cloud formation. The encounter with the weather system rendered the vehicle uncontrollable. Subsequently, the airframe experienced a partial in-flight disintegration before impacting the ground near Thanchi.
The crash resulted in 14 fatalities, as all occupants perished in the accident. No survivors were reported from the event.
Findings
Official investigations determined that the primary factor was the intensity of the atmospheric conditions encountered. The heavy turbulence generated by the cumulonimbus activity exceeded the structural limits defined in the aircraft's design and certification standards. This extreme stress led to the partial breakup of the airframe while it remained airborne.