What happened
During the landing phase on runway 28R at Caracas-Maiquetía-Simón Bolívar Airport, the aircraft experienced a leftward deviation from the centerline. This lateral movement continued until the plane exited the runway to the left side. As the aircraft moved off the paved surface, it descended a slope, which caused the nose landing gear to be completely detached from the airframe.
Despite the impact and the structural damage sustained, all 54 occupants were able to evacuate the aircraft without injury. The incident resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss, as it was damaged beyond repair.
Findings
- The aircraft departed the runway surface following a leftward deviation.
- The descent down a slope led to the separation of the nose gear.