What happened
During an approach to Medan-Polonia airport, a four-engine aircraft encountered difficult meteorological conditions. While the flight was in its descent phase, the aircraft made contact with the terrain on the slope of Mount Sibayak. The impact with the mountainside caused the total destruction of the airframe.
There were no survivors of the accident. All 10 occupants on board the aircraft perished during the collision.
Findings
- The flight was operating in poor weather conditions at the time of the accident.
- The aircraft struck the slope of Mount Sibayak while descending toward its destination.