What happened
During the approach phase, the flight crew received clearance to descend to an altitude of 4,500 feet. While executing this maneuver, the aircraft became uncontrollable and struck the ground in an open field situated approximately 32 km short of the runway. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were seven fatalities among the occupants, with no survivors reported.
Findings
While investigators could not establish a definitive cause for the accident, several contributing elements were identified regarding the loss of control. The investigation highlighted issues including a lack of altitude awareness and significant crew distraction during the descent. Additionally, poor judgment by the crew was noted as a factor. Investigators also considered the possibility that an optical illusion or misperception caused by the brightness of the approach lights may have influenced the flight path.