What happened
During a return flight to Blagoveshchensk Airport following the completion of a geophysical survey, an aircraft experienced a mechanical failure upon arrival. As the plane was touching down, the left main landing gear collapsed under the weight of the aircraft.
The impact resulting from the gear failure caused extensive damage to the airframe. The aircraft was subsequently declared a total loss, as it was damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the structural damage, there were no injuries reported among the six crew members on board during the incident.
Findings
The investigation into the accident determined that the primary factor in the mishap was the collapse of the left main gear during the landing phase.