What happened
During a scheduled flight originating in Luang Namtha with an intended stopover in Sayaboury, the aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control. The flight was en route to Vientiane when it struck a mountain slope within the Ban Napa area.
Search teams located the wreckage several hours after the impact. The crash resulted in 37 fatalities, accounting for all individuals on board at the time of the accident. Among the deceased were various tourists and two citizens of France.
Findings
Investigations into the accident suggest that the primary reason the aircraft became uncontrollable was an engine failure during the first segment of the journey.