Accident
On approach to Vinnitsa Airport, the flight encountered adverse weather conditions including fog, low clouds, and freezing rain. The captain made the decision to abort the initial approach and initiated a go-around. Minutes later, during a second attempt to land under similar conditions, the captain again chose to go around and requested full power. As the aircraft executed the go-around, it banked left to an angle between 20 and 40 degrees, then stalled and crashed in flames approximately 850 meters short of the runway. The aircraft was completely destroyed, and all 48 occupants on board were killed.
Investigation
The official investigation determined that the loss of control on short final was caused by an aerodynamic stall for a reason that could not be established with certainty. However, investigators noted that a delay of 3 to 5 seconds occurred between the decision to execute a go-around and the forward movement of the speed levers, which may have contributed to the stall.
Probable Cause
The probable cause, as stated in official findings, is that the loss of control on short final resulted from an aerodynamic stall, the exact reason for which could not be determined. A delay of 3 to 5 seconds in advancing the speed levers after the go-around decision was reported as a contributing factor.