Background
On the day before the accident, the aircraft was scheduled to fly from Riga to Sochi but was diverted to Sukhumi due to poor weather at the destination. On the morning of January 6, the crew operated a positioning flight from Sukhumi to Sochi-Adler without any passengers on board.
Accident Sequence
During the approach, the crew executed a wrong approach configuration. The aircraft landed at an excessive speed. After touchdown, the crew did not use the brakes appropriately. The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance and overran the runway, coming to a halt.
Injuries and Damage
All six crew members escaped uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Probable Cause and Contributing Factors
According to the official findings, the probable cause was a wrong approach configuration on the part of the flying crew, who failed to follow the approach checklist. Contributing factors included late deployment of flaps and undercarriage, excessive approach and touchdown speed, failure to use brakes according to published procedures, and poor crew coordination.