What happened
A special flight departing from Voronezh for Moscow-Domodedovo Airport ended in a fatal accident during the night approach. The aircraft, carrying two pilots and six passengers, was scheduled to arrive in Moscow at 22:40LT. While descending toward its destination and passing near Stupino at an altitude of 1,500 meters, the flight encountered severe weather, including snow, turbulence, icing, and reduced visibility.
During this phase of flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden pitch-up of 9 degrees at a speed of 102 knots, followed by a rapid nose-down movement of 40 degrees. This maneuver led to an uncontrolled descent. The aircraft struck a wooded area in Staroye, approximately 10 km from Stupino, at a speed of 226 knots. The impact and subsequent fire destroyed the aircraft, and all 8 fatalities were recorded.
Findings
- The flight encountered adverse weather conditions including snow, icing, and turbulence.
- The aircraft experienced a significant aerodynamic instability characterized by a sudden pitch change and subsequent uncontrolled descent.