Accident
During an approach to Kermanshah Airport, the flight crew encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. In an apparent attempt to establish visual contact with the ground, the crew reduced their altitude. The aircraft subsequently struck a hill located 3 kilometers short of the runway threshold. After impact, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in flames approximately 300 meters further.
Casualties and Damage
Two crew members were killed in the accident, while a third occupant sustained injuries. The aircraft was destroyed by the impact and subsequent fire.
Airport Information
At the time of the accident, Kermanshah Airport was not equipped with a control tower. The absence of ATC services may have been a factor in the lack of guidance available to the crew, though the official findings did not explicitly state this as a cause.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was the crew's decision to continue the approach in foggy conditions without any visual contact with the ground.