Hard Landing in Limited Visibility (CCCP-12966)

Incident Overview During an approach in limited visibility caused by thick fog, the aircraft landed hard and came to rest. The event resulted in no casualties, but the aircraft was subsequently assessed as damaged beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause as a misjudgment by the crew, who failed to realize the distance to the ground during the final approach. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location of the incident. ## Safety Context The incident highlights the challenges associated with operating in low-visibility conditions, particularly during the final approach phase. The crew's failure to accurately assess the distance to the ground contributed to the hard landing and the resulting damage to the aircraft.