What happened
Upon completing the landing phase, the aircraft experienced a loss of directional control immediately after touching down on the runway. During the subsequent excursion, the plane drifted off the paved surface, resulting in the separation of the undercarriage from the airframe. The movement eventually ceased once the aircraft came to a complete stop.
While the incident resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to damage sustained beyond repair, there were no casualties reported. All three crew members on board managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.
Findings
- The aircraft veered off the runway following touchdown.
- The separation of the landing gear was a primary factor in the structural damage to the airframe.