Accident Overview
A single-engine aircraft conducting a cargo flight collided with the slope of a mountain in the Konder Mountain Range. The accident occurred after the crew decided to continue the flight in adverse weather conditions rather than returning to their departure point. The aircraft was operating under visual flight rules (VFR) but encountered instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) at an insufficient cruising altitude.
Flight Sequence
During the flight, weather conditions worsened. Despite the deterioration, the crew chose to proceed instead of diverting or returning. While cruising under VFR mode in IMC, the aircraft struck the mountainous terrain. The impact destroyed the aircraft and resulted in fatal injuries to both pilots.
Contributing Factors
According to the official investigation, the probable cause was controlled flight into terrain after the crew decided to continue under VFR mode in IMC conditions. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were worse than forecasted, and visibility was poor due to low clouds and rainfall.