Accident Details
A cargo flight carrying a load of fish was en route to Mama Airport. While descending to an altitude of 1,500 meters, the crew received permission to complete the final approach visually. Shortly after, the aircraft struck tree tops and crashed in a wooded area located 18 kilometers north of the airport. All eight crew members on board were killed.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the accident, weather conditions were reported as marginal, with low clouds, snowfall, turbulence, and icing conditions present.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, visibility was insufficient at the time of the accident. The pilot in command descended too low without maintaining visual contact with obstacles. Additionally, ground assistance provided by air traffic control was found to be inefficient, which was considered a contributory factor.