What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from Ubon Ratchathani Airport, the aircraft suffered a simultaneous loss of power in both engines. Faced with the loss of propulsion, the pilot performed an emergency ditching maneuver into the Mun River, situated approximately two kilometers south of the airport perimeter.
Despite the impact with the water, all eight crew members were successfully rescued from the wreckage. The aircraft was completely destroyed during the incident.
Findings
Investigations determined that the primary factor in the accident was the loss of engine power occurring during the climb immediately after takeoff.