Incident Overview
An aircraft on final approach to Lipetsk Airport experienced an abnormal event when a crew member unintentionally applied reverse thrust on both engines at an altitude of approximately 1,500 meters. This action forced the captain to perform an emergency landing. The aircraft ultimately crash landed short of the runway threshold.
Sequence of Events
The incident occurred during the final approach phase. At a height of about 1,500 meters, one of the crew members inadvertently engaged the reverse thrust mechanism on both engines. The captain, faced with the unexpected thrust reversal, was compelled to attempt an emergency landing. Despite these efforts, the aircraft was unable to reach the runway and instead crashed onto the ground before the threshold.
Occupant Safety and Aircraft Damage
All 13 individuals aboard the aircraft, including crew and passengers, emerged from the incident without injury. However, the aircraft itself sustained extensive damage and was deemed beyond economical repair.
Probable Cause
According to official findings, the probable cause of the accident was the unintentional application of the thrust reverser on final approach by a crew member.