What happened
During the final approach phase, the flight crew encountered reduced visibility caused by falling snow. Although the pilot-in-command maintained visual contact with the approach light system, the aircraft descended below the minimum descent altitude (MDA). As a result, the aircraft type struck the ground approximately 178 metres before reaching the runway threshold, positioned 77 metres to the right of the extended centerline.
Upon impact, the nose landing gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to come to rest against meteorological installations. Despite the impact, all 17 occupants managed to evacuate the aircraft without any injuries. The aircraft sustained damage that was determined to be beyond repair.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude during the approach.
- Environmental conditions, specifically limited visibility from snowfall, contributed to the difficulty of the approach.