Accident Details
On approach to East Midlands Airport, the flight crew encountered deteriorating weather conditions, including snowfall. The captain decided to initiate a go-around. During a subsequent attempt to land on runway 10, the pilot-in-command lost situational awareness and failed to realize the aircraft's exact position. The airplane struck the ground approximately 1,000 feet before the designated touchdown zone.
Aftermath
Upon impact, the nose landing gear was torn off. The aircraft continued to slide and came to rest in a snow-covered field, where it broke into two sections. Despite the severity of the damage, all 53 occupants on board evacuated without injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and was subsequently written off.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be: wrong approach configuration in poor weather conditions.