What happened
The aircraft was involved in an incident during an attempted landing operation on a narrow, curved roadway located within a mining pit environment. According to witness accounts, the aircraft executed a steep descent prior to contact with the ground.
Upon touching down on the roadway, the aircraft almost immediately departed from the paved surface. It then entered an area characterized by large boulders and debris. The impact caused the aircraft to nosed over. Following this rollover event, the aircraft traveled approximately 76 feet while upside down, moving backwards through the rocky terrain.
The investigation
Investigation of the incident focused on the physical evidence at the site. Witnesses provided reports regarding the flight path and the manner in which the aircraft contacted the ground. The sequence of events included a steep approach, touchdown on the roadway, immediate departure from the road surface, and subsequent rollover into an area of large boulders.
Findings
The primary findings relate to the dynamics of the landing attempt. The aircraft failed to maintain runway alignment or stay within the confines of the narrow curved roadway. The terrain at the mining pit presented significant obstacles, specifically large boulders, which contributed to the severity of the rollover. The aircraft traveled 76 feet upside down and backwards through the rocks after leaving the roadway.