Accident
An uneventful flight from Ramstein Air Base was nearing its end as the crew began a night descent to Cairo West Air Base. The captain decided to execute a go-around and proceeded to follow a visual traffic pattern at an altitude of 2,000 feet. While turning to join the approach path, the aircraft banked left and descended until it struck the ground. The impact caused the aircraft to disintegrate approximately 3 kilometers northwest of the airbase. All 13 occupants on board were killed.
Investigation
Investigators determined that weather conditions at the time of the accident were good. No mechanical anomalies were found on the aircraft, its equipment, or its engines. However, it was reported that the runway light system installed by the British Calvert System was considered a contributing factor. No further details regarding this finding were provided.
Probable Cause
The official probable cause stated that weather conditions were good and no mechanical anomalies were found, but the runway light system installed by British Calvert System was considered a contributing factor.