Accident Overview
During the final approach phase of flight, the aircraft experienced a loss of altitude and impacted the terrain prior to reaching the runway threshold. The initial contact with the ground resulted in the detachment of the undercarriage. Following this impact, the airframe rebounded into the air before eventually coming to rest a few dozen meters further down the strip.
Damage and Casualties
The structural integrity of the aircraft was compromised significantly by the collision. Although the landing gear was torn off and the fuselage sustained severe damage, the incident did not result in any fatalities or injuries among the personnel on board. All fifteen occupants successfully evacuated the wreckage without sustaining harm. Due to the extent of the physical damage incurred during the impact and subsequent bounce, the aircraft was declared damaged beyond repair.
Operational Factors
A critical factor identified in the circumstances surrounding the event was the weight status of the aircraft at the time of the accident. Records indicate that the total weight of the airframe exceeded its certified maximum landing weight by nine tons. This significant deviation from operational limits likely contributed to the dynamics of the approach and the severity of the ground impact.