What happened
During a flight over a mountainous landscape, the crew encountered weather conditions that had fallen below established minimum visibility and safety limits. Due to these deteriorating environmental conditions, the flight crew was compelled to execute an emergency landing procedure.
The aircraft subsequently crash-landed on the side of a mountain slope, situated at an elevation of 590 metres, within the Bolshoya River area. Despite the impact, all occupants were able to evacuate the aircraft without sustaining injuries. While the crew escaped safely, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
- The primary factor leading to the incident was the encounter with below-minima weather conditions during the cruise phase of the flight.