Accident
A humanitarian aircraft on a mission to deliver first aid, medics, and supplies to victims of a recent earthquake was approaching Yerevan when it crashed. The accident occurred during the final approach at night, with the aircraft flying too low. It impacted the ground a few hundred meters short of the runway, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft and the deaths of all seven crew members on board.
Investigation and Probable Cause
Investigators determined the probable cause of the accident. According to official findings, the aircraft was approaching Yerevan at an insufficient altitude because the crew had been given incorrect information by air traffic control. The erroneous data transmitted to the flight crew led to the aircraft being too low on short final, ultimately causing the crash.