What happened
The accident occurred during the cruise phase of flight. The aircraft was maintaining an altitude of approximately 2,580 meters when it collided with the terrain. The impact site was located on the slope of Mt Gerlachovský, a peak within the Tatras mountain range that reaches a height of 2,655 meters. The collision resulted in immediate and total loss of life for everyone aboard. All 24 occupants were killed in the incident.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific details regarding mechanical failures, pilot error, or weather conditions contributing to the event. It confirms only that the aircraft impacted mountainous terrain while at a cruising altitude slightly below the peak's elevation.