What happened
While performing a takeoff maneuver, the aircraft experienced a structural failure of the undercarriage at high velocity. This collapse caused the plane to lose stability on the runway surface, leading to a skid across the pavement. The movement continued until the aircraft eventually reached a complete stop.
There were no injuries reported among the two pilots involved in the incident. However, the impact and subsequent sliding resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss, as it sustained damage that was beyond the possibility of repair.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the collapse of the undercarriage during the high-speed portion of the takeoff roll.