Incident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft operating an ambulance flight from Grande Prairie to Fort Vermilion experienced a hard landing upon arrival. The crew consisted of two pilots, and the passengers included one patient, one doctor, and one accompanist, totaling five occupants.
Approach and Landing
During the final approach to the destination, the aircraft was observed to be too high. The pilot proceeded with the landing, which resulted in a hard touchdown. Upon impact, the right main landing gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to veer to the right and depart the runway surface. The aircraft came to a stop off the runway.
Occupant Status and Aircraft Damage
All five occupants evacuated the aircraft without any reported injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and was deemed beyond economical repair. No other property damage or injuries were reported.
Investigation
The incident is under investigation by the relevant authorities. Further details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, and any contributing factors have not been released at this time.