What happened
During a routine local training mission operating out of Mitzpe Ramon Airfield, an aircraft crashed into a mountain. The incident occurred while the crew was performing the approach phase of the flight. The impact with the terrain resulted in the total destruction of the airplane.
There were nine fatalities recorded as a result of the accident, with no survivors among the occupants. The flight was being conducted by two pilots as part of an ongoing training program.
Findings
The investigation indicates that the aircraft struck a mountain during its approach to the airfield.