Training Aircraft Grounds Itself Short of Runway at Chita-Cheryomushki AFB (CCCP-28702)

Incident Overview and Location The incident occurred at Chita-Cheryomushki AFB, also identified as Chita Northwest, while the crew was completing a local training exercise. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or date. ## Approach and Ground Contact During the final approach, the aircraft was too low and struck the ground short of the runway 33 threshold. The crew initiated a go-around after the ground contact. ## Subsequent Actions and Outcome Following the go-around, the crew completed a circuit and landed a few minutes later. Both crew members were uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.