What happened
During an ILS approach, the aircraft type experienced a stall and subsequent impact 1.2 nautical miles east of runway 28L. The flight crew began the approach at an excessive speed, crossing the final approach fix without having the aircraft properly configured for a stabilized descent. During this phase, the crew failed to monitor or maintain the required airspeed.
Findings
Investigation into the accident revealed that the captain did not apply sufficient power or complete the necessary configuration changes in a timely fashion. The airline's procedures lacked specific requirements for callouts regarding airspeed deviations during instrument-based approaches.
Furthermore, the flight crew's experience levels were identified as a significant factor. Both the pilot in command and the first officer possessed limited flight time in this specific aircraft type and had minimal experience operating aircraft equipped with electronic flight instrument systems (EFIS). The captain also had limited experience in the role of captain. The findings highlighted a lack of oversight regarding the risks of pairing a newly promoted captain with a first officer who lacked prior experience in air carrier operations.