Flight and Incident
A cargo flight was en route between Munich and Zagreb when the crew experienced a failure of the left engine. The crew promptly informed air traffic control (ATC) about the situation and was cleared to divert to Linz-Hörsching Airport for an emergency landing.
Emergency Landing
While approaching the diversion airport, the captain determined that the aircraft would not be able to reach Linz-Hörsching. Consequently, the decision was made to attempt an emergency landing in a prairie. The aircraft performed a belly landing in a snow-covered field, sliding for several yards before coming to rest.
Aftermath
All four crew members on board were uninjured in the incident. The aircraft, however, sustained damage beyond repair.