Incident
An aircraft operating a flight from Budapest lost control at night and crashed into the Mediterranean Sea approximately 10 kilometers off the coast of Beirut. The crew had been cleared to descend to an altitude of 6,000 feet prior to the loss of control. Debris from the wreckage was found floating on the water. None of the 60 occupants on board survived the crash.
Investigation
Investigators were unable to determine the exact cause of the accident. At the time of the incident, the Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Beirut was reported to be out of service. Weather conditions were considered good at the time of the accident.
Probable Cause
The official findings state that the exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty. At the time of the accident, the ILS system was out of service.