What happened
The flight was concluding its approach to the airport under known crosswind conditions. As the pilot attempted to land, he encountered a gust that disrupted his ability to maintain directional control of the aircraft. In response to this loss of control, the pilot initiated a go-around maneuver. However, the aircraft failed to gain sufficient altitude or stability during this phase and subsequently collided with trees and terrain in flight.
The investigation
Investigators reviewed surface weather information available for the arrival airport at the time of the accident. The data revealed no evidence of wind shear or gusts occurring at that specific moment. This finding suggests that the reported gust may not have been captured by standard surface reporting systems, or that the pilot's perception of the gust was isolated to the immediate vicinity of the runway environment.
Findings
The primary factor in this accident was the loss of directional control during the landing and go-around sequence. The known crosswind condition presented a challenging environment for aircraft handling. While the pilot reported encountering a gust, official weather records did not confirm significant wind shear or gust activity at the airport surface level. This discrepancy highlights the potential for localized atmospheric disturbances to affect aircraft control without being reflected in standard meteorological reports.