Incident Overview
An aircraft landing at Krasnodar-Pashkovsky Airport encountered difficulties during its approach in night and heavy rain. The landing was characterized by a hard touchdown, followed by several bounces. The aircraft eventually contacted the runway on its nose, causing the nose landing gear to be partially torn off. It then slid for several dozen meters before coming to a stop.
Occupant Status
All 20 individuals on board evacuated without injury. No injuries were reported among the occupants.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft sustained substantial damage and was declared beyond economical repair.
Official Findings
The investigation determined the probable cause to be the crew's execution of the approach with an excessive rate of descent and an incorrect flare, which resulted in a landing with a positive vertical acceleration of 3.5 g.