What happened
During the landing phase of the flight, an aircraft experienced a mechanical failure immediately upon contact with the runway at RAF Seaton Carew. As the plane touched down, the undercarriage failed to support the weight of the aircraft, leading to a collapse of the landing gear.
The resulting impact caused the aircraft to come to a halt on the airfield. While the structural damage to the airframe was severe enough that the aircraft was declared a total loss, there were no injuries reported among the occupants. Both individuals on board survived the incident without harm.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the failure of the undercarriage during the touchdown sequence.