What happened
During an approach to Málaga Airport, the flight crew encountered challenging meteorological conditions characterized by heavy winds and low cloud cover. While performing the descent, the aircraft drifted away from its intended flight path. Due to the lack of visibility within the clouds, the crew lost spatial orientation, causing the plane to enter a valley.
At an altitude of 8,100 feet, the aircraft collided with the slope of Mt La Carbonera, which was obscured by clouds at the time of the accident. The impact resulted in five fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants.
Findings
- The flight was operating in marginal weather with low visibility.
- The crew experienced a loss of orientation while flying through clouds.
- Deviation from the prescribed approach path led the aircraft into mountainous terrain.