What happened
During the final stage of an approach to Ho Chi Minh-Ville-Tan Son Nhat Airport, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude while flying at approximately 30 feet. This descent caused the left main landing gear to make contact with the ground before reaching the runway threshold.
Following this initial impact, the aircraft performed a heavy landing on the primary runway before eventually coming to a complete stop. All 79 occupants on board were successfully evacuated from the aircraft. While the evacuation was completed without loss of life, five passengers sustained injuries during the event.
Findings
- The aircraft lost altitude during the final segment of the approach.
- The left main gear struck the ground short of the runway threshold.