Accident Overview
A twin-engine airplane departed Bern-Belmoos Airport at 1451 local time on a visual flight rules (VFR) flight to Basel EuroAirport. Weather conditions along the route were poor, characterized by low clouds and limited visibility.
Flight and Impact
Eight minutes after takeoff, while cruising in clouds, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain with an elevation of 1,145 meters located near Vorberg, Solothurn. The aircraft was under VFR flight mode at the time of the accident.
Aftermath
The wreckage was located later in the evening by search personnel. All five occupants on board were killed in the accident.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause was that the crew continued operating under VFR mode in adverse weather conditions. Factors contributing to the accident included lack of visibility, low clouds, and rain or snow.