What happened
During a cargo operation departing from Timika, an aircraft carrying construction materials and various other goods experienced an excursion upon arrival. The flight was operated with a total of five crew members on board. As the aircraft touched down on runway 15, it experienced two distinct bounces. Following these impacts, the pilot lost directional control, causing the plane to veer toward the left side of the runway.
As the aircraft moved onto the soft ground adjacent to the paved surface, the force of the impact caused both main landing gear assemblies to be detached from the airframe. The plane continued to slide for several dozen meters before the movement ceased. Although the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, all personnel on board were able to evacuate the wreckage without injury.
Findings
- The aircraft departed the runway environment following multiple bounces during the landing phase.
- Loss of directional control led to the aircraft exiting the prepared runway surface.
- Contact with unpaved, soft terrain resulted in the structural failure and separation of the main landing gear.