What happened
During a scheduled training mission at Kawm Ushim Air Force Base, an aircraft with dual registration 1287 and SU-BAT experienced a critical failure. While the crew was executing the final approach phase of the flight, the aircraft encountered significant technical difficulties. These issues led to a total loss of control over the aircraft.
As a result of the loss of control, the aircraft type crashed before reaching the runway. Following the impact, a fire broke out and consumed the wreckage. The accident resulted in six fatalities and one survivor among the crew members on board.
Findings
- The aircraft experienced technical difficulties during the final approach.
- The impact was followed by a post-crash fire that destroyed the airframe.