Overview
During the landing approach, the flight crew overlooked the decreasing altitude. The aircraft's nose gear contacted a mound of earth located 33 feet prior to the runway's beginning. This contact triggered a crash sequence.
Injuries
All five individuals aboard suffered injuries, with three categorized as serious.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause was an undershoot leading to a collision with a dirt bank on final approach. This was attributed to the copilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude.
Contributing Factors
Additional factors that contributed to the accident were: a delayed decision to execute a go-around, insufficient oversight of the flight operations, a suboptimal approach plan, and gusty winds measuring 26 knots.