What happened
During an approach to Sofia Airport under adverse weather conditions, the aircraft descended to an altitude lower than what was required by established procedures. During this descent, the plane made contact with electrical power cables. The subsequent impact caused the aircraft to crash into a field situated in Vakarel, which is approximately 27 kilometers southeast of the Sofia airfield.
There were 5 fatalities among the crew members on board the aircraft. No other persons were reported injured in the accident.
Findings
Investigations into the accident concluded that the primary reason for the crash was pilot error during the approach phase.