What happened
During the final approach phase at Osaka-Itami Airport, the pilot-in-command executed a left-hand turn to align the four-engine airplane with runway 32. While descending through an altitude of 1,000 feet, the aircraft entered a steep descent. As the plane crossed the runway threshold, it lost necessary altitude and struck the ground with significant force.
The impact caused the right main landing gear to be sheared from the airframe. Following the collision, the aircraft slid across the runway surface for a short distance before coming to a complete stop. The incident resulted in nine injuries among the occupants, and the aircraft was subsequently declared a total loss due to damage exceeding repairable limits.
Findings
Investigations into the accident concluded that the primary factor was an incorrect approach configuration by the pilot-in-command. Specifically, the crew maintained an excessive rate of descent during the final segment of the flight and failed to execute a proper flare maneuver prior to touchdown.