What happened
Following its arrival at Constantine Airport, a three-engine aircraft experienced a loss of braking capability or insufficient stopping distance during the landing roll. The aircraft failed to come to a halt within the available runway length, leading to an overrun. During the excursion, the plane struck a snow bank, which caused the collapse of the nose landing gear.
Despite the impact and the subsequent structural damage to the airframe, all 99 occupants were able to exit the aircraft without injury. The aircraft was subsequently determined to be a total loss due to the extent of the damage sustained during the collision.
Findings
- The aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently before the end of the runway.
- The collision with a snow bank was the primary factor in the collapse of the nose gear.