What happened
During an approach to Bangkok-Don Mueang Airport, the aircraft encountered severe weather characterized by intense rainfall and significantly diminished visibility. While on final approach, the plane descended below a safe altitude and impacted the ground roughly 6 km from the runway threshold. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. Of the passengers and crew on board, 76 fatalities were recorded, while 14 occupants were successfully rescued from the wreckage.
Findings
Investigations into the accident revealed that the crew continued the approach past the decision height despite having no visual contact with the ground due to the heavy precipitation. The descent below the required altitude led directly to the ground strike. Additionally, investigators noted that a sudden loss of altitude resulting from potential windshear remains a possible contributing factor in the sequence of events.