What happened
During the flight, the aircraft was struck by enemy fire. Following the impact, the captain initiated an emergency descent by reducing the plane's altitude in an attempt to perform a controlled landing. However, the aircraft ultimately crash landed in the Phon Sawan area.
The accident resulted in four fatalities among the crew members. Despite the severity of the crash, four other members of the crew were successfully rescued from the wreckage.
Findings
Investigations into the incident concluded that the primary reason for the loss of control and subsequent crash was that the aircraft's systems or engines were shut down by enemy fire.