What happened
A single-engine aircraft was operating a charter service carrying two crew members and seven passengers when it encountered severe weather while approaching Koror Airport. The flight was operating during a period of heavy rainfall which significantly reduced visibility for the crew.
During the arrival sequence, the flight crew initiated a go-around after the initial approach proved difficult due to the weather. This was followed by three additional unsuccessful attempts to land the aircraft. On the fifth approach attempt, the single-engine aircraft crashed a few kilometers from the airport perimeter. The accident resulted in nine fatalities, as all occupants on board were killed.
Findings
Reports indicate that the crew attempted to conduct the landing under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) despite being in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). The primary factor in the accident was the attempt to fly VFR in IMC conditions during heavy precipitation.