What happened
During a scheduled cargo operation flying from Bahrain toward Abu Dhabi-Al Bateen Airport, the aircraft encountered a mechanical issue while cruising over the Persian Gulf. The flight crew reported an engine failure during the cruise phase of the mission.
In response to the loss of power, the crew initiated a descent to lower their altitude. As the situation progressed, the decision was made to perform a ditching maneuver in the sea. The aircraft went down in the waters located approximately 160 km northwest of Abu Dhabi, near Das Island.
Following the impact with the water, emergency response efforts were successful in retrieving both occupants of the plane. While there were zero fatalities among the crew, the aircraft subsequently sank to the seabed and is currently considered lost.
Findings
Official investigations into the incident concluded that the primary factor was an engine failure, though the specific underlying reason for the mechanical malfunction remains undetermined.