What happened
A single-engine aircraft was conducting a scheduled cargo operation, transporting cement bags, between Minj and Mendi. During the final approach into Mendi, the flight encountered increasingly poor meteorological conditions. As the pilot navigated through a valley characterized by active thunderstorms, the aircraft type struck a mountain slope. The impact caused the plane to disintegrate upon hitting the terrain.
Findings
The investigation indicates that the aircraft was operating in an area of intense thunderstorm activity at the time of the accident. The collision with the mountainside occurred while the pilot was attempting to navigate through deteriorating weather. There was one fatality resulting from the crash, involving the pilot who was the only person on board.