Incident
A four-engine aircraft operating a flight from Saigon to Đà Nẵng disappeared from radar screens while at cruising altitude. The crew did not send any distress message.
Wreckage
Wreckage was located a few hours after the disappearance, approximately 24 km south of Buôn Ma Thuột. All 62 occupants on board were killed in the crash.
Investigation
Investigators determined that an explosion of unknown origin occurred in the cargo hold between both wings. This explosion caused a violent decompression of the cabin, leading to the destruction of the aircraft. The possibility of an explosive device causing the detonation was not ruled out.
Probable Cause
The official finding states that the exact cause of the accident could not be determined. The explosion originated in the cargo hold, but its source remains unknown.