Incident Overview
On approach to Turtkul Airport, the aircraft was not properly aligned on the glide path, prompting the captain to initiate a go-around procedure. During a second attempt to land, the aircraft's position was incorrect, causing it to pass over runway 20 at a height of about 4–7 metres before initiating a second go-around. The aircraft then passed over the runway end at a height of 10 metres, at which point the landing gear were retracted.
Collision and Crash Landing
Approximately 2 kilometres past the runway end, the aircraft collided with trees and power cables. It crash landed, slid for about 130 metres, and came to rest against an embankment. As a result of the accident, two passengers were killed and four others were injured.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be "Wrong approach configuration on part of the crew." Additionally, the following findings were identified: poor approach planning; poor crew coordination and lack of crew interaction during the approach and go-around procedure; lack of ATC assistance; and the go-around procedure was poorly negotiated.