The statement confirmed that all 13 passengers and the pilot on board were killed. According to preliminary data, the crash may have been caused by bad weather condition that significantly reduced visibility. Among the passengers were two Kenyan nationals, while the rest were citizens of South Sudan.

Investigation and rescue teams have been dispatched to the site. Videos shared on social media show the aircraft's wreckage engulfed in flames. According to aa.com.tr, the footage reveals mountainous and foggy terrain in the area where the incident occurred.