What happened
Approximately one hour after departing from Baku-Bina Airport, the aircraft encountered worsening meteorological conditions while cruising at an altitude of 3,000 meters. The flight was taking place roughly 250 kilometers north of the capital city when visibility degraded significantly. Due to poor reception of local beacon transmissions, the captain initiated a return to Baku but struggled to determine the aircraft's precise position with certainty.
While navigating in these low-visibility conditions, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain. Search and rescue operations were launched immediately following the incident. However, after several days of intensive efforts, the operation was suspended as no wreckage or survivors were located. All 10 occupants on board were presumed lost.
Findings
The official investigation concluded that the accident resulted from inadequate pre-flight preparation. Specifically, it was determined that the crew failed to obtain suitable information regarding the weather conditions expected along the route, which contributed to their inability to maintain situational awareness during the flight.