What happened
While performing the takeoff roll at Muscat Airport, the aircraft experienced a failure of a tire on the left main landing gear. Despite this mechanical issue, the crew proceeded with the departure. During the initial climb phase, the flight crew notified Air Traffic Control regarding the blown tire and requested authorization to return to the airport for an emergency landing.
Upon returning to the airfield, the aircraft touched down; however, the impact caused the left main gear to collapse. This structural failure led to the plane sliding a significant distance across the runway surface. The friction or mechanical stress eventually resulted in the aircraft catching fire. Although the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair, all three crew members managed to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.
Findings
Investigations into the incident determined that the sequence of events was initiated by a tire burst on the left side of the landing gear during the takeoff run. The subsequent collapse of the landing gear assembly occurred during the landing phase, directly contributing to the loss of the aircraft.