Incident
On a routine climb from Rawalpindi Airport, a passenger airplane entered a thunderstorm area three minutes after takeoff. The aircraft experienced heavy turbulence, resulting in a loss of control. It nosed down and crashed into an open field approximately 20 kilometers southeast of Rawalpindi. The impact caused the aircraft to disintegrate, and all 30 occupants were killed.
Investigation
Official investigators determined the probable cause of the accident to be a loss of control while flying through a thunderstorm area characterized by heavy rainfall, turbulence, and strong winds. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or operator were disclosed in the official findings.