What happened
While conducting a night approach under challenging weather conditions at Kharkiv-Osnova Airport, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude. The pilot-in-command initiated a descent that was too low after spotting a railway line. In an effort to steer clear of nearby electric poles, the pilot attempted a right-hand turn. This maneuver caused the aircraft to stall, leading to a nose-first impact in a residential garden area. The wreckage was located approximately 2,300 meters before the runway threshold and 150 meters to the right of the extended centerline. The accident resulted in 15 fatalities and one serious injury. The impact caused the total destruction of the aircraft.
Findings
Investigations into the crash revealed that the flight crew utilized an incorrect approach configuration. During the maneuver intended to avoid obstacles, both engines were found to be operating at idle power. The investigation concluded that the primary factor was improper approach techniques used by the crew, which deviated from established procedures and failed to account for the prevailing weather conditions.