Aircraft Crash During Descent to Dundo Airport (N17ST)

Incident Overview and Location Details During a descent to Dundo Airport, the flight crew encountered limited visibility caused by foggy conditions. The aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located 50 km from the airport at an altitude of 2,650 feet. The impact caused the aircraft to disintegrate, and all seven occupants on board were killed. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location beyond the distance from the airport. ## Operational Factors and Descent Profile The investigation source indicates that, for unknown reasons, the crew started the descent prematurely. This early descent caused the aircraft to continue the approach below the minimum descent altitude (MDA). The combination of foggy conditions and the premature descent contributed to the aircraft striking the mountain slope. No other causes or contributing factors are stated in the source.