What happened
Shortly after departing from Đà Nẵng Airport, a twin engine airplane encountered severe weather conditions characterized by heavy rainfall brought on by a monsoon storm. During the initial stages of the flight, the aircraft impacted the slope of a mountain located a few kilometers from the departure airfield.
The accident resulted in the deaths of all nine people on board. The occupants included seven educators and one representative from USAID.
Findings
- The flight was operating in extremely poor visibility and weather conditions caused by an active monsoon storm.
- The aircraft struck terrain during the early phase of flight.