Accident Overview
A four-engine aircraft operating a cargo flight from Tbilisi, Georgia, to Omsk, Russia, crashed on approach to Omsk-Severnyy Airport. The aircraft was carrying three passengers, six crew members, and a payload of 10,400 kilograms of various goods.
Approach and Impact
On final approach, the crew encountered poor visibility due to adverse weather conditions. During the short final segment, the captain continued descending below the minimum descent altitude (MDA) without having established visual contact with the approach lights or runway lights. The aircraft struck trees and crashed into a wooded area located 2,130 meters short of the runway threshold. Upon impact, the aircraft burst into flames and was totally destroyed by the ensuing fire. All nine occupants were killed.
Investigation Findings
The investigation identified the probable cause as the crew's decision to continue the approach below the MDA without visual contact with the approach lights and runway lights. At the time of the accident, visibility was below the required minimums, and the crew was unable to initiate a go-around or divert to the alternate airport at Tyumen due to insufficient fuel reserves.