Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash at Vahun Airfield (LX-UGO)

Incident Overview and Immediate Outcome During a final approach to Vahun Airfield, a twin-engine aircraft encountered a high sink rate at a height of 40 feet and a speed of 77 knots. In response to the aircraft rolling to the right, the captain increased engine power. The aircraft subsequently collided with trees and crashed a few hundred metres short of the runway. The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft, though all 13 occupants were successfully rescued. ## Operational Details The source indicates that the incident occurred during the final approach phase, with the aircraft maintaining a speed of 77 knots at a low altitude of 40 feet. The sudden adoption of a high sink rate prompted the captain to increase engine power as the aircraft began to roll to the right. This maneuver did not prevent the aircraft from striking trees and impacting the ground short of the runway. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date is provided in the source material.