What happened
During a nighttime flight conducted under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), the crew was performing an approach to the airport. While maneuvering for landing, the aircraft made contact with the ground roughly 3 km before reaching the threshold of runway 19.
Upon hitting the terrain, the aircraft's landing gear was torn away from the airframe. The plane continued to slide across the surface for a distance of approximately 200 meters before finally coming to a stop. Although the impact caused significant damage, all 28 occupants were able to exit the plane without injury.
Findings
- The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
- The incident occurred during the approach phase of flight.