Four-Engine Aircraft Crashes Short of Muscat Airport Runway (OD-ADO)

Incident Overview During final approach to Muscat Airport, a four-engine aircraft struck the ground and crashed in flames short of the runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed in the incident. All four crew members were rescued. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause as poor judgement on the part of the crew, who continued the approach at an insufficient altitude. No other details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond Muscat Airport are provided in the source material. ## Safety Context The incident highlights the critical importance of maintaining safe altitudes during final approach. The crew's decision to continue the approach at an insufficient altitude was determined to be the primary factor in the accident.