What happened
During the final approach phase toward Moscow-Myatchkovo Airport, the flight crew failed to maintain the necessary altitude for a safe landing. While on short final, the aircraft collided with a sand dune situated just before the runway threshold.
The impact caused the right main landing gear to be ripped from the airframe. Following the collision, the aircraft performed a belly landing and slid for several dozen meters before coming to a complete stop. Despite the severity of the impact, all four crew members managed to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. The aircraft itself sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the crew's failure to recognize an insufficient altitude during the approach sequence.