Incident Overview
An aviation incident occurred at Stuttgart-Echterdingen Airport involving an aircraft engaged in a local training exercise. The event took place during the landing phase of the flight when the crew was executing touchdown procedures.
Sequence of Events
Upon contact with the runway surface, the left main landing gear collapsed unexpectedly. This structural failure immediately compromised the aircraft's stability and controllability. As a result, the airplane veered off the active runway to the left side. The uncontrolled movement led to the aircraft coming to rest in a position where it was subsequently destroyed by fire.
Outcome and Safety
Despite the total loss of the airframe due to the subsequent fire, the safety of the personnel on board was preserved. Both pilots successfully evacuated from the burning wreckage. Notably, neither pilot sustained any injuries during the evacuation process or as a result of the accident.