What happened
During the final approach phase to runway 08 at Donetsk-Sergei Prokofiev Airport, the aircraft entered a steep right bank of 48 degrees. This maneuver caused the right wing to make contact with the ground. Following the impact, the aircraft overturned and came to a rest in an inverted position within a grassy area situated to the left of the runway. The aircraft was completely destroyed during the accident.
The flight was operating as a charter service from Odessa, transporting 44 football supporters traveling to attend a match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Borussia Dortmund. The incident resulted in five fatalities, while the remaining occupants sustained injuries.
Findings
At the time of the accident, environmental conditions were significantly degraded by night and fog. The reported horizontal visibility was only 250 metres, with a Runway Visual Range (RVR) of 750 metres for runway 08 and a vertical visibility of 200 feet. The excessive banking angle during the final segment of the approach led to the wing strike and subsequent crash.