What happened
During an approach to Mueda Airport, the flight crew encountered challenging meteorological conditions characterized by low cloud ceilings and restricted visibility. While performing the final approach to runway 16, the aircraft descended below the required altitude. This resulted in the plane striking the ground before reaching the runway threshold.
The impact caused the total destruction of the aircraft. There were 11 fatalities among the occupants of the flight, which included both crew members and passengers.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor was a low approach conducted while operating in marginal weather conditions.