What happened
During the flight, the crew encountered significant difficulties managing engine power levels. This improper handling of the throttle led to a complete loss of power in one of the engines. In response to the mechanical failure, the pilot attempted to perform an emergency landing to reach a safe area.
However, during the descent and landing attempt, the aircraft struck the ground near Samarkand. The impact resulted in the airframe being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the crash, there were no casualties reported among those on board.
Findings
Investigations into the incident determined that the primary factor leading to the engine failure was the mishandling of engine power by the flight crew during the flight phase.