Incident Overview
An aviation incident occurred at Mombasa-Moi Airport involving an aircraft on final approach. According to official investigation records, the flight path was lower than required during the descent phase. This deviation resulted in a physical collision between the airframe and the airport's approach lighting system.
Operational Response
Despite the impact with the infrastructure, the flight crew maintained control of the aircraft and elected to continue the landing procedure rather than executing a go-around. The aircraft touched down on the runway without further immediate structural failure reported during the rollout phase.
Post-Landing Events
Following touchdown, the crew initiated procedures to evacuate the active runway and transition onto the taxiway. During this maneuver, just seconds after landing, the right main landing gear collapsed under the weight of the aircraft. This mechanical failure rendered the aircraft immobile on the ground.
Outcome and Damage Assessment
Emergency protocols were activated immediately following the gear collapse. All three crew members on board successfully evacuated the aircraft. Notably, none of the personnel sustained injuries during the incident. However, the structural damage sustained from the initial collision with the approach lights and the subsequent landing gear failure was assessed as irreparable. The aircraft was declared a total loss.