What happened
During an approach to Pleiku Airport from a southern direction, an aircraft encountered adverse weather characterized by rain showers and low cloud cover. During this descent, the pilot did not maintain sufficient altitude, leading the plane to collide with trees in a heavily forested region of Mt Dragon, situated approximately 13 km south of the airfield. The impact resulted in a post-crash fire. Following the accident, search and rescue efforts were initiated, though the wreckage was not located until September 7.
Findings
- The crew encountered poor visibility due to low clouds and precipitation.
- The pilot failed to maintain the required altitude during the approach phase.
- There were four fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.