What happened
During a standard visual approach, the aircraft touched down approximately 500 metres beyond the threshold of runway 21. As the landing progressed, the crew engaged reverse thrust; however, the aircraft began to drift toward the right side of the runway.
In an attempt to recover, the crew initiated a go-around procedure to abandon the landing. During this maneuver, the aircraft became uncontrollable and exited the runway surface. The aircraft subsequently entered a ditch and came to a stop against a group of trees. The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair.
Findings
- All 21 occupants successfully evacuated the aircraft without any injuries.
- The primary factor in the excursion was the loss of directional control following the application of reverse thrust.