Accident
On final approach to Takhli Air Force Base, the flight crew received an instruction to execute a go-around because the runway was not clear. While initiating the go-around procedure at an altitude of approximately 500 feet, the aircraft lost height and subsequently crashed about 200 meters short of the runway. Upon impact, the aircraft burst into flames. All 30 occupants on board were killed.
Investigation
The official investigation into the accident sought to determine the sequence of events leading to the loss of control. The aircraft was on a standard approach when the go-around command was given. The crew began the procedure, but the aircraft's descent could not be arrested, resulting in a collision with terrain short of the runway.
Probable Cause
The exact cause of the accident remains undetermined. However, investigators noted that the loss of control may have been the consequence of a loss of engine power while initiating the go-around procedure, an assumption that was not ruled out in the official findings.