Night Approach Accident at Tbilisi Airport (4L-MJX)

Incident Overview During a night approach to Tbilisi Airport, the aircraft passed over the inner marker at a height of 204 feet with excessive speed. Upon initial touchdown, the aircraft struck the ground with a positive aerodynamic force estimated between 1.81 and 1.97 G. The aircraft then bounced several times before making a subsequent impact with a positive aerodynamic force of 4.82 G. This final impact caused the nose gear to collapse and puncture the cockpit floor. The aircraft slid for a few dozen meters before coming to rest. No injuries were reported, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause as a wrong approach configuration and excessive speed upon landing. The approach speed over the inner marker was recorded at 224 km/h, which exceeded the procedural requirement of 170 to 180 km/h. Additionally, the aircraft's attitude upon landing was found to be incorrect.