What happened
During an arrival from Moanda, Gabon, the crew of a twin-engine aircraft attempted to land amidst challenging meteorological conditions, including heavy rain, turbulence, and significant crosswinds. Upon making contact with the runway, the aircraft began to skid and subsequently drifted toward the left side of the pavement.
As the plane exited the runway surface and encountered soft terrain, the landing gear failed. The impact with the ground caused the left engine to be partially detached from the airframe. Despite the severity of the excursion and the resulting structural damage, all 10 occupants managed to evacuate the aircraft without any injuries reported.
Findings
Preliminary observations suggest that the aircraft's departure from the runway may have been influenced by wind shear conditions present during the approach and landing phase.