Approach and Landing
The aircraft was on final approach to Jinan Airport in conditions of limited visibility caused by freezing fog. The crew did not maintain the correct glidepath, resulting in the aircraft being too high during the final segment. The approach was continued, and the aircraft touched down well beyond the intended touchdown point.
Runway Overrun
After landing, the remaining runway length was inadequate to bring the aircraft to a stop. The aircraft overran the runway end, proceeded into a ravine, and came to a halt. Subsequently, the aircraft caught fire.
Casualties
The accident resulted in three passengers being seriously injured. Additionally, 38 other occupants were killed.
Probable Cause
The official probable cause was determined as: wrong approach configuration on the part of the flying crew, who continued the approach and landed the aircraft too far down the runway, reducing the landing distance available. Contributing factors were the crew's failure to initiate a go-around and poor visibility due to freezing fog.