What happened
During the landing phase at Los Roques Airport, the left main landing gear of the aircraft suffered a sudden collapse. This mechanical failure caused the plane to lose directional control, veering off the left side of the runway. The movement continued until the aircraft came to a stop near the edge of a lagoon.
Despite the impact and the excursion from the paved surface, all 16 occupants were able to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. The incident resulted in significant structural damage to the airframe, rendering the aircraft a total loss.
Findings
Preliminary investigations into the accident focused on the integrity of the landing gear assembly. The primary factor identified was the failure of the left main gear at the moment of touchdown. The specific underlying reason for this component failure remains undetermined.