What happened
During the landing phase at Chandigarh Airport, the aircraft's nose landing gear failed. This structural collapse occurred as the plane was touching down on the runway. Following the failure, the aircraft slid across the tarmac for a distance of several yards before the movement ceased.
While the incident resulted in no injuries to those on board, the impact and subsequent slide caused significant damage to the airframe. The structural integrity of the aircraft was compromised to such an extent that it was declared a total loss, being damaged beyond repair.
Findings
- The primary factor identified in the incident was the collapse of the nose gear during the landing sequence.