What happened
During a flight near Odda, an aircraft operated by Westwing—which was leased from Ocean Products—encountered deteriorating weather conditions. As the flight progressed, heavy rainfall significantly reduced visibility for the crew.
While traveling at an altitude that proved insufficient for the terrain, the single-engine aircraft collided with a mountain slope. The force of the impact caused the airframe to disintegrate. There were no survivors in the accident, as all five occupants perished in the crash.
Findings
- The flight was operating in an environment characterized by poor visibility due to intense precipitation.
- The aircraft was flying at an altitude that did not provide enough clearance from the surrounding mountainous terrain.
- Insufficient cruising altitude was a primary factor in the collision with the mountain slope.