What happened
During the initial stages of the takeoff roll, the left main landing gear of the aircraft suffered a structural failure and collapsed. This collapse caused the aircraft to settle onto the runway surface, leading to the left wing and the number one engine making contact with the ground.
Despite the impact and the subsequent damage to the airframe, the six crew members on board were able to evacuate the aircraft. There were zero fatalities and no injuries reported among the crew following the incident.
Findings
- The primary event was the failure of the left main gear during the takeoff phase.
- The impact with the runway resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair.