What happened
During the final approach phase toward runway 29 at Gemena Airport, a four-engine airplane experienced a sudden reduction in altitude. As the aircraft was completing its last segment of flight, it struck the ground approximately 100 meters before reaching the runway threshold. Following the impact, the aircraft became uncontrollable and underwent a crash landing.
Despite the severity of the impact, there were zero fatalities reported among those on board. However, the structural damage sustained during the event was so significant that the aircraft was declared a total loss and rendered beyond repair.
Findings
Official investigations into the accident concluded that the primary reason for the descent was the impact of atmospheric conditions. The aircraft was caught by downdrafts while on short final, which caused it to lose necessary height before reaching the runway.