What happened
During the final approach phase of a cargo operation, a four-engine aircraft operating for Mandala Airlines impacted the ground approximately 1,300 metres before reaching the runway at Pekanbaru-Simpang Tiga Airport. The impact caused the airframe to break into two separate pieces upon coming to a halt.
While the accident resulted in significant damage to the aircraft, all seven crew members on board managed to exit the wreckage. There were no fatalities reported, and the crew sustained only minor injuries during the event.
Findings
No specific technical causes or contributing factors were detailed in the provided report regarding the impact.