What happened
During an operation conducted under adverse meteorological conditions, the aircraft struck the side of a 1,000-foot hill that was obscured by cloud cover. The impact occurred while the flight was operating significantly outside its intended path, as the aircraft was positioned 26 km away from its planned course. Additionally, the flight was at an altitude 1,700 feet lower than required for its position.
Findings
- The crew encountered heavy cloud cover that prevented visual contact with the terrain.
- The aircraft was flying 1,700 feet below the necessary altitude for its location.
- A navigational deviation of 26 km from the intended track was present at the time of the accident.
- The crash resulted in eight fatalities, with no survivors among the crew.