What happened
During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a bounce upon touchdown. As the plane continued its landing roll, it began to veer from its intended path. In an effort to recover, the pilot initiated a go-around procedure. During this transition, the engines responded unevenly, with the left engine experiencing a hesitation while the right engine increased power.
This asymmetric thrust resulted in the pilot losing directional control of the aircraft. Consequently, the plane drifted off the left side of the runway. The excursion caused the left main landing gear to collapse under the stress of the maneuver.
Findings
- The aircraft experienced an uneven power response between the left and right engines during a go-around attempt.
- Asymmetric thrust led to the loss of directional stability on the runway.