Nose Gear Collapse During Landing Results in Total Loss of Aircraft (ST-ALK)

Incident Overview and Damage Assessment During the landing phase, the aircraft's nose gear collapsed, leading to significant structural damage. The impact resulted in damage to both engine number 2 and engine number 4. Following the collapse, the aircraft slid for a few dozen meters before finally coming to a stop. The extent of the damage sustained during the incident rendered the aircraft beyond repair, resulting in a total loss. ## Crew Safety and Official Findings Despite the severe damage to the airframe and engines, all five crew members on board were able to escape the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. The official investigation into the incident concluded that the nose gear collapsed on landing for unknown reasons. No specific cause for the mechanical failure was identified in the official findings.