What happened
During the final approach phase toward Khanty-Mansiysk Airport, an aircraft struck a field covered in snow. Following the initial impact with the ground, the plane bounced before ultimately crashing and catching fire short of the runway threshold. The accident resulted in 43 fatalities and left four crew members with serious injuries. The impact led to the total destruction of the aircraft.
Findings
Investigations into the accident identified that the flight crew did not accurately perceive the plane's altitude during the final stages of the approach. This led to an insufficient height above the ground. The primary contributing factor was errors in piloting techniques and a potentially incorrect approach configuration, which prevented the crew from maintaining the necessary clearance from the terrain.