What happened
During an approach to Ankara-Etimesgut Airport, the crew of the aircraft encountered extremely difficult meteorological conditions characterized by a blizzard and significantly reduced visibility. As the flight was descending toward its destination, the plane struck a hill. The force of the collision and a subsequent fire following the impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.
There were 15 fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft. The crew on board included the pilot, the copilot, a mechanic, and a radio operator.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the crash was controlled flight into terrain.