What happened
During a descent to Heliopolis Airfield, the flight crew operated under poor weather conditions that significantly limited visibility. While executing the final approach, the twin-engine aircraft lost altitude and impacted the ground approximately 3 kilometers before the runway threshold. The force of the collision destroyed the airframe, resulting in the fatalities of all 11 occupants. Among those killed were senior military officials and their accompanying staff.
Findings
Investigations into the incident could not definitively establish a single mechanical or operational cause for the loss of altitude. However, authorities noted that the aircraft may have been affected by a downdraft or microburst during its final descent phase, a hypothesis that was not ruled out despite the lack of conclusive evidence.