What happened
During a cruise phase flight conducted under marginal weather conditions, the aircraft collided with the slope of a mountain situated in the vicinity of Eséka. The impact occurred while the plane was operating at cruising altitude. All 13 occupants aboard the aircraft perished in the accident. The crew complement included the pilot, a radio navigator, and an onboard mechanic.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the crash resulted from controlled flight into terrain. This classification indicates that the aircraft remained under the control of the pilots until it impacted the ground, rather than suffering a catastrophic mechanical failure or loss of control prior to impact.