What happened
During an approach to Riga Airport, the aircraft encountered significantly reduced visibility caused by heavy fog. Upon touchdown, the aircraft type failed to decelerate sufficiently within the available runway length. This resulted in a long landing and a subsequent runway overrun.
As the excursion progressed, the aircraft sustained structural damage, specifically losing its nose landing gear. The vessel eventually came to a halt in a field situated approximately 200 meters from the Daugava River. Despite the severity of the impact, all six crew members were successfully evacuated from the wreckage without injury.
Findings
- The primary factor contributing to the incident was the reduced visibility during the landing phase.
- The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair following the loss of the nose gear and the excursion into the adjacent field.