What happened
Shortly after taking off from Coimbatore Airport, an aircraft encountered severe weather conditions characterized by intense rainfall. During this period of poor visibility and heavy rain, the plane collided with a mountain situated within the Nilgiri Hills region.
The wreckage of the aircraft was not located until four days after the initial disappearance. The impact resulted in three fatalities, with no survivors among the occupants. The crew was on board at the time of the collision.
Findings
- The flight was operating in heavy rainfall and degraded weather conditions.
- The aircraft struck terrain during the early stages of its flight following departure.