What happened
During the landing phase of the flight, the twin engine airplane experienced a heavy touchdown that resulted in a bounce. Following this impact, the aircraft became uncontrollable and drifted away from the runway surface. The plane eventually came to a stop while engulfed in flames. The accident resulted in one fatality and one serious injury. The wreckage was completely destroyed by the fire that broke out after the excursion.
Findings
Investigations into the accident identified several contributing elements related to the actions of the crew. The pilot-in-command, who was also serving as the copilot, performed a spontaneous and incorrect maneuver during the landing sequence. Key factors included:
- A lack of sufficient flight supervision
- Deficiencies in coordination between the crew members
- An improper level-off procedure
- The application of full power while attempting to recover from the bounced landing
While the pilot later indicated that the use of power was intended for a go-around attempt, the sequence of events led to the loss of control.