What happened
During a flight originating from Brisbane, the crew initiated the approach and landing sequence at Honiara-Henderson Airport. Upon touchdown on runway 24, the aircraft's right main landing gear failed, leading to a collapse. This mechanical failure caused the gear to puncture the right wing of the aircraft type. Following the impact, the plane drifted slightly toward the right side of the runway before coming to a complete stop.
All three occupants were able to exit the aircraft without harm. While there were zero fatalities, the structural damage sustained during the incident was severe enough that the aircraft was declared a total loss.
Findings
- The primary cause of the incident was the collapse of the right main landing gear during the landing roll.