What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from Saigon-Tan Son Nhat Airport, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure in one of its engines. This failure resulted in an onboard fire. As the engine malfunctioned, the pilot was unable to maintain control of the aircraft, which subsequently impacted the ground and triggered a massive explosion.
At the time of the accident, the flight was transporting a cargo of ammunition. The crash resulted in 6 fatalities among the 10 people on board. The remaining passengers and crew members survived the impact.
Findings
Investigations into the incident identified that an engine failure during takeoff was the primary factor leading to the loss of control and the subsequent destruction of the aircraft.