Incident Overview
A private aircraft sustained substantial damage after performing a belly landing at Stella Maris-Estate Airport in the Bahamas. The aircraft, owned by the Canadian company Kelly Panteluk Construction, was inbound from Fort Lauderdale-Executive Airport. No injuries were reported, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Sequence of Events
According to the investigation, the approach checklist was interrupted by the crew for an unknown reason. Subsequently, the landing procedure was performed with the landing gear still retracted, resulting in the aircraft contacting the runway with its belly.
Damage and Aftermath
The impact caused extensive damage to the underside of the aircraft, rendering it beyond economical repair. Emergency services responded, and the runway was temporarily closed for cleanup and inspection.
Ownership and Origin
The aircraft was registered to Kelly Panteluk Construction, a private company based in Canada. The flight originated from Fort Lauderdale-Executive Airport in Florida, United States.