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While descending to Phônsavan Airport, the crew encountered below minima weather conditions due to fog. On approach, the pilot failed to realize his altitude was too low when the aircraft struck trees and crashed in a hilly and wooded terrain located 28 km from the airport, bursting into flames. All 18 occupants were killed. Probable cause (official findings): Controlled flight into terrain after the crew decided to continue the approach below the minimum safe altitude in below minima weather c
Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 · 18 fatalities