What happened
While performing a takeoff roll on runway 33 at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, the aircraft experienced a structural failure of the left main landing gear. The incident occurred once the aircraft had reached a speed of 50 knots. Following the collapse of the gear, the aircraft slid along the runway surface, during which time the nose gear was also lost. The sequence ended when the aircraft came to a complete stop on the airfield.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the collapse of the left main landing gear during the initial stages of the takeoff roll.
- The aircraft sustained damage that was classified as beyond repair.
- There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the eight occupants on board during the event.