What happened
The flight was proceeding with a descent toward Hong Kong-Kai Tak Airport under challenging meteorological conditions. Low cloud cover significantly reduced visibility for the crew during this phase of the operation. As the aircraft continued its approach, it deviated from the safe flight path and impacted the slope of a mountain situated on Basalt Island. This location is approximately 15 kilometers east of the destination airport. The collision resulted in the immediate loss of the aircraft. All 35 occupants aboard were killed in the accident.
Findings
The incident occurred during the final approach phase when visual references were limited by low clouds. The specific contributing factors leading to the terrain impact are not detailed in the provided source material, but the event is characterized by the loss of control or navigation error while operating in reduced visibility conditions near the coast.