What happened
During an approach to Belfast-City Airport, the pilot encountered heavy rainfall that reduced horizontal visibility to 180 meters. In an apparent effort to maintain visual contact with the ground, the pilot lowered the aircraft's altitude. The plane subsequently struck treetops and crashed into a wooded area in Craigavad Cultra, located approximately 10 kilometers northeast of the airport. The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and the deaths of all six people on board.
Findings
The official investigation attributed the accident to crew error, specifically identifying that the approach was conducted at an altitude that was too low for the prevailing weather conditions.