What happened
During an approach to Qom Airport, an aircraft struck the side of a mountain located a short distance from the airfield. The incident occurred while the flight was operating under challenging meteorological conditions characterized by poor visibility.
Upon impact with the terrain, the aircraft sustained catastrophic damage. There were eight fatalities among the occupants on board, with no survivors reported from the wreckage.
Findings
- The crash took place during the approach phase of flight.
- Adverse weather conditions were present at the time of the accident.
- The flight path intersected with a mountain slope near the destination airport.