What happened
During the landing phase at Wabag Airstrip, a twin engine aircraft experienced a mechanical failure when the undercarriage collapsed. This structural failure caused the aircraft to lose directional control immediately following touchdown. As a result of the collapse, the plane veered away from the active runway and exited the paved surface.
The aircraft eventually came to a complete stop off the runway. While the incident resulted in significant damage to the airframe, there were no casualties reported among those on board. Due to the extent of the structural impact, the aircraft was declared a total loss and determined to be beyond repair.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the failure of the landing gear mechanism during the landing sequence.