Accident Overview
A crew was completing a positioning flight from Puerto Plata when, upon landing, the right main gear collapsed. The aircraft came to rest on the runway and was damaged beyond repair. All five crew members escaped uninjured.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was failure of the right main gear upon touchdown due to shock absorbing asymmetry. Contributing factors included fatigue fracture of the landing gear main gear struts and attachments, failure of the right main gear truck beam (part number 50-9725-2), and separation of the front wheels.
Aircraft and Crew
The aircraft involved was on a positioning flight. The crew consisted of five members who all escaped uninjured. No further details about the aircraft type or registration were provided in the source.
Investigation Findings
The investigation determined that the right main gear failed as a result of shock absorbing asymmetry. Specific findings included fatigue fractures in the main gear struts and attachments, failure of the right main gear truck beam (PN 50-9725-2), and separation of the front wheels. These factors led to the collapse of the right main gear upon touchdown.