What happened
During a humanitarian mission conducted for the United Nations, an aircraft carrying various supplies and personnel experienced a critical loss of control while on short final approach. The flight was transporting 28 passengers along with a crew of 4 members.
As the aircraft reached a low altitude near the runway threshold, the nose pitched downward, causing the plane to impact the ground several meters before reaching the runway. Following the initial impact, the aircraft continued to slide out of control for several dozen meters before coming to a complete stop. The accident resulted in one fatality among the passengers, while 15 occupants sustained injuries. The remaining 16 people on board were able to escape the wreckage without injury.
Findings
Investigations into the accident revealed that the primary factor was the failure of cargo restraints. Specifically, the attachments intended to secure the onboard goods failed during the final approach phase. This mechanical failure allowed the cargo to shift forward toward the front of the cabin, which induced a sudden nose-down pitch that rendered the aircraft uncontrollable.