What happened
During an arrival at Los Roques Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced a heavy impact upon touching down on runway 07. The force of the landing caused the right main landing gear to fail, which subsequently resulted in a puncture to the right wing structure. Following the gear collapse, the aircraft lost directional control and underwent a cartwheel motion across the airfield, eventually coming to a stop in the area adjacent to the runway shoulder.
Findings
- The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
- All 10 occupants on board were able to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.
- The primary factor in the loss of control was the collapse of the right main landing gear during the landing roll.