What happened
During the final approach to Diavik Airport, a four-engine aircraft descended below the required altitude. This low approach resulted in the landing gear making contact with the terrain approximately one meter before reaching the threshold of runway 10.
The force of the impact caused the undercarriage to be ripped from the airframe. Following the initial contact, the aircraft slid along the runway for nearly 300 meters. During this excursion, the aircraft lost its right wing and began a right-hand rotation. The sequence concluded when the aircraft came to a halt and ignited into a fire.
There were two injuries reported, both of which were classified as minor, and both the pilot and the crew successfully evacuated the wreckage. The aircraft was a total loss.
Findings
- The aircraft was operating at an altitude that was too low during the final approach phase.