Accident Sequence
During final approach to Runway 07 at San José-Juan Santamaría Airport, the flight crew encountered poor weather conditions. Rain and limited visibility reduced the crew's ability to maintain the proper glide path. The airplane descended below the glide slope, and the right main landing gear struck the ground approximately 15 meters short of the runway threshold.
Impact and Damage
The impact caused the right main landing gear to be torn off. The airplane then became uncontrollable, struck the ground again, and lost all undercarriage. It slid for several dozen meters before coming to rest.
Occupants and Aircraft
All 73 occupants on board evacuated without injury. The aircraft, named 'Clipper Meteor', sustained damage beyond repair and was declared a hull loss.
Investigation
Investigators are examining the sequence of events leading to the descent below the glide path under poor weather conditions.