Incident Details
During an approach to Sylhet Airport, the crew encountered foggy conditions with reduced visibility. The poor visibility prevented the crew from establishing visual contact with the approach and runway lights, prompting a decision to initiate a go-around procedure. A second landing attempt was also abandoned for the same reason.
Sequence of Events
The captain insisted on making another approach. On final descent, the aircraft descended below the Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) and struck the ground approximately 3 kilometers short of the runway threshold. Upon impact, the undercarriage were torn off, and the aircraft came to rest in a waterlogged area, broken into two sections.
Aftermath
All 89 occupants on board were rescued. Among them, 50 were reported as slightly injured. No further details about injuries or damage were provided.
Probable Cause
The official findings stated the probable cause as: "Controlled flight into terrain after the crew continued the descent below MDA without visual contact with the ground until the aircraft impacted terrain."