Incident
During descent to Kraków-Balice Airport, the flight crew encountered poor weather conditions characterized by heavy snowfall and limited visibility. While at an altitude of 1,200 meters, the aircraft struck trees and subsequently crashed in a dense wooded area on Mt Polica, which is located in the Babia Gora Mountain Range near Zawoja.
Location
The crash site was situated approximately 150 meters below the summit of Mt Polica. Due to the heavy snowfall, the crew could not see the mountain, and at the time of the accident the aircraft was slightly off its intended flight path.
Aftermath
The wreckage was discovered a few hours after the accident. All 53 occupants on board the aircraft died as a result of the crash.