Accident Overview
A cargo aircraft operating a flight from Yangon to Sittwe crashed into a hill while descending to Sittwe Airport. The flight was carrying four passengers, four crew members, and a load of construction materials.
Flight and Weather Conditions
The descent was initiated under marginal weather conditions with limited visibility due to low clouds. The pilot had radio contact with air traffic control and reported being at 3,500 feet on approach.
Collision with Terrain
Shortly after the radio report, the aircraft struck the slope of a hill 270 meters high, located 12 km short of runway 29. The impact destroyed the aircraft and killed all eight occupants.
Probable Cause
Official findings determined the probable cause to be controlled flight into terrain after the crew descended below the minimum descent altitude (MDA) in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).