What happened
During an approach to Hiroshima Airport under challenging meteorological conditions, the aircraft began a descent below the established glide path. At an altitude of 2,100 feet MSL, following the disengagement of the autopilot, the aircraft struck the localiser antenna and approach lights situated 325 meters before the threshold of runway 28.
Following this impact, the aircraft continued its descent and struck soft ground short of the runway. The aircraft then transitioned onto the runway surface, traveling approximately 1,154 meters along the pavement. During this sequence, the aircraft veered toward the left side of the runway, eventually exiting the paved surface and coming to a stop 130 meters left of the concrete, roughly 1,477 meters past the runway threshold.
All 82 people on board were successfully evacuated from the aircraft. Among the occupants, there were 27 injuries, involving 25 passengers and 2 crew members. The aircraft sustained extensive damage to the wings, ailerons, both engines, and the lower fuselage, leading to it being declared a write-off.
Findings
At the time of the incident, visibility was limited to 4 km, with runway visual range (RVR) on runway 28 fluctuating between 300 and 1,800 meters. The weather was characterized by light rain, partial fog, and low cloud layers, including an overcast layer at 0 feet. The primary factor in the accident was the aircraft descending below the glide path during the approach.