Accident Details
During final approach to Fort-Archambault Airport, the crew encountered marginal weather conditions. The captain failed to realize that the aircraft's altitude was too low, resulting in the aircraft striking the ground and crashing approximately 4 kilometers short of the runway.
Damage and Occupants
The aircraft was destroyed in the accident. All three occupants on board were injured.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the radio altimeter was inoperative at the time of the accident. It is believed that the accident was the consequence of a possible faulty altimeter reading, a wrong altimeter setting, or a technical issue with the altimeter. Crew fatigue may have been a contributing factor.