Accident
During an approach to Bratislava-Ivanka-Milan Rastislav Štefánik Airport, the flight crew encountered poor visibility. The aircraft descended below the decision height and subsequently struck the ground, crashing into a field located 1,800 meters short of runway 22. One crew member was injured in the accident, while four other occupants were killed.
Investigation
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident. The findings stated that the crew continued the approach after passing below the decision height in marginal weather conditions.
Probable Cause
The official probable cause, as stated in the investigation report, is that the crew continued the approach after passing below the decision height in marginal weather conditions.