What happened
During the final approach to Lawa-Antino airport, the flight crew received notification that another aircraft was occupying the runway. In response to this runway incursion, the crew executed a go-around procedure to avoid a collision.
During this maneuver, the aircraft struck a wooded hillside. The impact caused the plane to crash and subsequently burst into flames. There were 19 fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.
Findings
- The crew attempted an aborted landing following reports of runway congestion.
- The sequence of events concluded with a collision with terrain during the missed approach phase.