Flight Details
The aircraft, registration AP-ACZ, departed Chaklala aerodrome at 0820 hours West Pakistan Standard Time on a charter flight to Gilgit. It landed at Gilgit at 1014 hours. Upon arrival, the captain informed passengers and ground staff that due to very bad weather conditions en route, he would not carry passengers on the return flight.
Final Flight
At 1400, AP-ACZ departed Gilgit for the return flight. At 1410, the crew established wireless telegraphy communication with Gilgit aerodrome. At 1421, Chaklala passed the latest MET observation to the aircraft, which acknowledged the transmission. Nothing further was heard until 1454, when an SOS message was picked up by ground stations and two other aircraft: 'SOS APACZ INDUS mouth position trapped in bad weather, Indus mouth.' Chaklala aerodrome acknowledged the SOS but failed to re-establish contact with the aircraft.
Crash and Aftermath
The aircraft crashed on the peak of Lash Golath mountain at an approximate height of 14,000 to 15,000 feet. All three crew members, the sole occupants, were killed.
Investigation
The official investigation attributed the accident to pilot error while he was attempting a flight beyond his ability or experience.