Accident Overview
On February 14, a business flight operated from Baku to Sulaymānīyah crashed near the village of Buschin, located a few dozen kilometers from Sulaymānīyah Airport. The aircraft was descending through an altitude of 8,000 feet when it disappeared from radar screens. The wreckage was discovered on February 19 in a snow-covered, hilly terrain. All six people on board were killed.
Flight Details
The flight originated in Munich and traveled to Baku via Budapest before continuing to Sulaymānīyah. It had departed Munich on February 14. The aircraft was performing a business flight with one pilot and five passengers.
Occupants and Aircraft Ownership
The occupants included four German businessmen, one pilot, and one translator. The aircraft was owned by Hasit Trockenmörtel, a German company specializing in building reconstruction.
Investigation
No official cause of the accident has been stated in available sources.
Aftermath
The wreckage was located in a remote, snow-covered area. Recovery efforts were conducted by local authorities.