What happened
During the descent toward Hahn Airport, the pilot of a twin engine aircraft encountered challenging meteorological conditions. The local weather was characterized by marginal visibility, with cloud bases descending to approximately 500 feet.
As the flight continued its approach, the aircraft struck a group of trees. The impact occurred roughly 11 km from the threshold of runway 03. The collision resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were two fatalities among the occupants, with no survivors reported.
Findings
- The flight was operating in low-visibility conditions with low cloud ceilings.
- The aircraft struck vegetation during the approach phase of flight.