Alliance ATR 72 undershot runway after deviating from glidepath in poor weather

An inquiry into an incident at Bhubaneswar, India, revealed a critical failure to perform a missed approach procedure. Indian investigators determined that Alliance Air’s ATR 72-600 (VT-RKF) deviated from its intended glide path during an unstable approach hampered by adverse weather conditions. This deviation led the aircraft to undershoot the runway at Bhubaneswar Airport. As a result of the short landing, damage was sustained to the fuselage and the landing gear bay of the aircraft. The investigation is ongoing as authorities analyze the factors contributing to this operational mishap.