What happened
During a routine local training mission operating out of Moscow-Domodedovo Airport, an aircraft crashed while attempting to land. As the crew was performing the final approach phase of the flight, the plane made contact with overhead power cables. This impact caused the aircraft to crash a few hundred yards before reaching the runway threshold.
The collision resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were five fatalities among the crew members on board, with no survivors reported from the flight.
Findings
Investigations into the accident indicate that the pilot did not maintain sufficient altitude during the descent. The primary factor in the crash was the failure to recognize a low altitude while maneuvering for landing, which led directly to the collision with utility infrastructure.