What happened
During the final approach phase toward Uzuakoli, the pilot attempted to deploy the landing gear for arrival. Although the gear was lowered, the mechanism failed to reach its locked position. Consequently, the aircraft was forced to perform a belly landing on the runway surface.
Despite the impact of the landing, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. The incident resulted in significant damage to the airframe, and the aircraft was subsequently declared a total loss.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the failure of the landing gear to lock into place following deployment.