Night Approach Accident at Dembidolo (ET-AIQ)

Incident Overview During a night approach to Dembidolo in stratus clouds, the crew did not recognize that the aircraft's altitude was too low. The aircraft encountered a mountain, and the crew increased engine power to gain height. The aircraft subsequently stalled, lost altitude, and crashed on hilly terrain located a few kilometers from the airfield. All 20 occupants were injured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Contributing Factors The source indicates that the crew failed to realize the altitude was too low during the approach. The presence of stratus clouds and night conditions were noted. The aircraft stalled after the crew increased engine power while facing a mountain.