Aircraft Overrun and Collision at Stepnogorsk Airfield (CCCP-46525)

Approach and Landing Incident Details An aircraft arrived at Stepnogorsk Airfield from Tselinograd for a landing on a 1,305-meter grassy runway. During the final approach, the crew adopted an incorrect configuration, resulting in the aircraft being too high over the runway threshold. The approach speed was also excessive, recorded at 240 km/h compared to the requested 210-220 km/h. These factors caused the aircraft to land approximately 893 meters past the runway threshold, significantly down the runway. The crew initiated braking about 300 meters before the end of the runway, but the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran the runway at a speed of 88 km/h and struck a 1.2-meter-high concrete pillar that was part of the perimeter fence before coming to rest. Despite the severe damage to the aircraft, the captain decided to attempt to roll the aircraft to the main apron. The captain added engine power while the aircraft was hitting obstacles, ditches, and holes in the ground, which caused the propellers to break away. The captain eventually stopped the aircraft. All 52 occupants evacuated safely, but the aircraft was written off due to the extent of the damage.