On May 28, 2020, a BAe 125 (registration N720PT) operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near Sartaneja, Belize during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the pilot attempting to land on an unauthorized and unverified airstrip, leading to gear failure and ground impact. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft sustained heavy damage after performing a landing on an unapproved airstrip, leaving the site empty of occupants.
What happened
An incident occurred involving an aircraft that touched down on an unauthorized landing site. During the landing sequence, the aircraft's nose gear collapsed, causing the plane to strike various obstacles on the ground. The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. Following the event, investigators found that no occupants were present at the scene of the accident.
Findings
The aircraft performed a landing on an illegal airstrip.
The structural failure of the nose gear led to the collision with ground obstacles.
There were no individuals found at the location following the impact.
Probable cause
The accident was caused by the pilot attempting to land on an unauthorized and unverified airstrip, leading to gear failure and ground impact.