What happened
During the final approach phase at Kolonia Airport on Pohnpei Island, the aircraft descended below the required altitude. The impact occurred just before the runway threshold, resulting in the right main landing gear being ripped from the airframe and the subsequent collapse of the left main gear.
Following the initial contact with the ground, the aircraft slid along its fuselage for several dozen meters before eventually coming to a stop on the runway surface. There were no injuries reported among the three crew members, all of whom were able to evacuate the wreckage safely. The aircraft was declared a total loss due to the extent of the structural damage.
Findings
- The aircraft was operating at an altitude that was too low during the approach to the runway.