Incident Overview
A significant aviation incident occurred during the landing phase at Puerto Inírida Airport. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure of its undercarriage immediately upon touchdown. As a result of this structural collapse, the airframe came to rest on its belly. The impact and subsequent damage rendered the aircraft beyond repair, resulting in a total loss of the airframe.
Casualties and Safety
Despite the severity of the structural damage to the aircraft, the safety of the personnel on board was preserved. All three crew members successfully evacuated the wreckage. Reports confirm that none of the individuals sustained any injuries during the event or the subsequent escape from the damaged fuselage.
Contributing Factors
The official investigation identified environmental conditions as the primary factor leading to the accident. Prior to the incident, the area experienced heavy rainfall. This precipitation caused the runway surface to become soft and unstable. When the aircraft made contact with the ground during landing, the weakened pavement could not support the weight of the airframe. Consequently, the aircraft sank into the surface, which triggered the collapse of the undercarriage and the subsequent belly landing.