What happened
A cargo transport flight was operating from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Airport, destined for Ossora, carrying a payload of 4.8 tons of food along with a crew of seven and three passengers. During the final approach to Ossora Airport, the aircraft was operating in conditions of restricted visibility. While performing a final turn, the flight descended to an altitude of approximately 300 meters.
Following the activation of the Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) alarm, the pilot attempted an immediate climb to regain altitude. However, the aircraft collided with a hillside measuring 376 meters in elevation, located roughly 8 kilometers from the runway threshold. The force of the impact caused the aircraft to disintegrate. The accident resulted in ten fatalities and one serious injury among the occupants.
Findings
- The aircraft was flying in limited visibility during its approach.
- The flight path descended below safe altitude limits, triggering cockpit warnings.
- The collision occurred with terrain located short of the destination runway.