We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
The crew started the approach to Samos Airport runway 09 in poor weather conditions. While flying under VFR mode in IMC conditions, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Kerkis (1,430 meters high) located 25 km northwest of the airport. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 34 occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, the visibility was poor and the mountain was shrouded in clouds. Probable cause (official findings): It was determined that the crew initiated a VFR approach in IMC
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