What happened
During an approach to the airport at Ust-Maya, an aircraft experienced a mechanical failure during the landing phase. As the plane touched down on a runway covered in snow, the undercarriage collapsed. The impact caused significant damage to the airframe, leading to the aircraft being declared a total loss.
Despite the severity of the gear collapse, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. The incident resulted in the destruction of the vehicle, but all occupants escaped without harm.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the failure of the landing gear during touchdown.
- The presence of snow on the runway surface at the time of the event was a notable environmental condition during the landing sequence.