What happened
During a cargo operation originating from Florida, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a mechanical failure upon arrival at Jacmel Airport. As the flight was touching down, the undercarriage of the plane collapsed. This failure caused the aircraft to lose directional control, leading it to veer away from the runway surface.
The aircraft eventually came to a stop after colliding with nearby trees. Despite the impact and the structural damage sustained by the airframe, there were no injuries reported among the two occupants. While the crew escaped the wreckage safely, the aircraft was determined to be a total loss, being damaged beyond repair.
Findings
- The primary factor in the excursion was the collapse of the undercarriage during the landing phase.