What happened
Following its approach and touchdown, the four-engine aircraft experienced significant difficulties with its braking system. Despite the crew's efforts to decelerate, the plane was unable to come to a halt within the available runway distance. Consequently, the aircraft overran the end of the paved surface and traveled an additional 250 yards before coming to rest in a river.
Emergency services responded to the scene, and all 24 occupants were successfully evacuated from the wreckage. While no fatalities were reported, four individuals sustained minor injuries during the incident. The structural damage sustained by the airframe led to it being declared a total loss.
Findings
Investigations into the event identified the primary mechanical issue as a failure of the brake systems. This malfunction was attributed to a broken cable within the braking mechanism. Authorities concluded that this component failure was likely exacerbated by excessive usage of the brakes during operations in the days leading up to the accident.