What happened
While operating a cargo flight transporting 10 tons of metallic materials, the crew was diverted from their original destination of Krasnoyarsk to Yeniseysk Airport due to deteriorating weather conditions. The aircraft was carrying six passengers and six crew members at the time of the accident.
During the night approach, the aircraft descended beneath the established glide path. Despite two warnings from the co-pilot suggesting a go-around, the captain maintained the descent. The aircraft type struck the ground with its nose gear approximately 1,933 meters before reaching the runway threshold. Following this initial contact, the plane bounced and traveled an additional 374 meters before colliding with trees 612 meters further down the path. The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft, one fatality, and eleven injuries.
Findings
Investigations concluded that the crew failed to adhere to standard approach procedures, specifically by descending below minimum altitudes during periods of low visibility caused by fog. Several contributing factors were identified:
- Dense fog significantly impaired visibility during the flight process.
- The activation of approach lights in the foggy environment created a glare that blinded the pilots.
- The captain's decision to continue the approach despite being below the required altitude instead of executing a go-around.