Incident
During a humanitarian flight operated on behalf of the United Nations Organization (UNO), the aircraft experienced a low approach on short final. The left main landing gear contacted a sand pile, causing damage.
Landing and Assessment
The pilot-in-command chose to continue the approach and completed the landing. After the aircraft came to a stop, a thorough inspection was conducted. It was ultimately determined that the damage was extensive, and the aircraft was declared as damaged beyond repair.
Probable Cause
Official findings attribute the incident to poor judgement on the part of the crew, who continued the final approach at an insufficient altitude, leading to the gear striking the sand pile.