What happened
During the initial stages of a takeoff roll, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving the undercarriage. As the plane was gaining speed for departure, the landing gear collapsed, causing the airframe to make contact with the ground. The impact resulted in the aircraft coming to a complete stop on the runway/taxiway.
As a result of the structural damage sustained during the collapse, the aircraft was declared a total loss and was damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the incident, there were no injuries reported among the two pilots on board.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the failure of the undercarriage system during the takeoff procedure.