Incident Overview
On a night approach to Quelimane Airport, the pilot-in-command reduced engine power to idle during final approach. At an altitude of 230 feet, as airspeed dropped below the speed reference, the stick shaker activated. The captain then increased engine power, but the aircraft lost height and descended until it struck the ground approximately 400 meters short of the runway.
Sequence of Events
After impact, the undercarriage were torn off, and the airplane slid for several dozen meters before coming to rest. All 110 occupants evacuated the aircraft safely. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Official Findings
The probable cause identified by the investigation was a wrong approach configuration by the flying crew, who misjudged speed, distance, and altitude on final approach. Additionally, the crew failed to properly use the Visual Approach Slope Indicators, which was considered a contributing factor.