Incident Overview
On 12 May 2024, at 13:30 UTC, a Cessna 401A, registration N695PG, serial number 401A0114, operated as a private flight, departed Providenciales International Airport (MBPV) and was destined for Dr. Joaquin Balaguer International Airport (MDJB) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The flight was conducted under visual flight rules (VFR).
Sequence of Events
During the landing on runway 01 at MDJB, the left main landing gear collapsed upon touchdown. The aircraft continued along the runway for approximately 114 feet before veering left and departing the paved surface. It traveled about 94 meters across the grass area to the left of the runway, ultimately executing a 180-degree turn before coming to a stop. Rescue and response teams encountered no access difficulties. No dangerous goods were on board at the time of the occurrence.
Investigation Status
The Dominican Republic has initiated an investigation in accordance with Annex 13 to the International Civil Aviation Convention, led by the Comisión Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación (CIAA). As part of the ongoing investigation, the CIAA is awaiting the installation of an operational engine on the aircraft to conduct landing gear retraction tests, as engine #1 had been removed and sent for inspection following its propeller impact with the runway surface. This preliminary information is subject to change as the investigation progresses.