What happened
During the landing phase at Wau Airport, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving its landing gear. As the plane touched down, the left main gear collapsed under the weight of the aircraft. This structural failure caused the aircraft to lose directional control, resulting in it veering toward the left side of the runway.
The movement continued until the aircraft came to a complete stop off the paved surface. Despite the impact and the subsequent excursion from the runway, all five crew members on board were able to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.
Following the incident, an assessment of the airframe determined that the damage sustained during the gear collapse and runway excursion was too extensive to allow for repairs. The aircraft was subsequently declared a total loss.
Findings
Investigations into the incident focused on the sudden failure of the landing assembly. The primary factor identified was the failure of the left main gear at the moment of touchdown. At this time, the specific underlying reason for why the component failed remains undetermined.