Accident Overview
On approach to Tashkent-Yuzhny Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions including snowfall and darkness, which reduced visibility. Instead of diverting to a suitable airport, the captain decided to execute a go-around and attempt a second approach.
Sequence of Events
During the second approach, the crew was unable to locate the runway and again decided to perform a go-around. At a height of 100-150 meters, the airplane stalled, banked to the right, and crashed into a snowy field. All 21 occupants on board were killed.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the accident was the consequence of a wrong decision on the part of the crew, who decided to continue the approach below weather minima conditions. The crew failed to divert to a suitable terrain, and while performing a second go-around maneuver, the airplane stalled due to insufficient speed.