What happened
The aircraft was operating a scheduled service from Batavia to Bandung when it encountered deteriorating meteorological conditions during its final approach. With clouds and rain reducing visibility, the crew attempted to descend toward Bandung Airport. However, the plane deviated from its intended path and impacted the slope of Mount Burangrang. The impact resulted in the death of all 26 occupants, consisting of 24 passengers and two crew members.
Search efforts were hampered by the terrain and weather, leading to a delay in locating the debris field. The wreckage was finally discovered 23 days after the accident occurred.
Findings
Investigation into the incident revealed that strong east winds caused the aircraft to drift off its designated airway. This deviation led to a controlled flight into terrain, as the crew lost situational awareness in the low-visibility environment.