What happened
Following departure from runway 03 at Yangon-Mingaladon Airport, the aircraft type entered a descent that led to a collision with trees located roughly 150 meters past the runway threshold. During the initial climb phase, the aircraft banked to the left before striking the vegetation. The impact occurred while the plane was in a nose-down attitude of 3°, causing the vessel to burst into flames.
Findings
- The crash resulted in 26 fatalities and 3 injuries.
- At the time of the accident, visibility was significantly reduced by heavy fog.
- Investigators considered the possibility that the pilot experienced spatial disorientation during the climb, though they did not rule out other factors contributing to the loss of control.