What happened
During the final approach phase toward Le Touquet Airport, the aircraft descended below the required altitude and made contact with a navigational beacon. Despite this impact, the crew proceeded with the landing sequence.
Upon making contact with the runway, the structural integrity of the undercarriage was compromised, leading to its failure. This caused the aircraft type to settle onto its belly as it moved along the surface. The incident resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to damage exceeding repairable limits. There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the crew following the event.
Findings
- The primary factor contributing to the accident was the low approach altitude which led to the initial collision with ground equipment.