Aircraft overturn during beach landing at Barra (G-AGPH)

What happened

During an ambulance mission, a twin engine aircraft attempted to land on the beach located at Barra. During the landing sequence, the aircraft overturned, eventually coming to rest in an upside-down position.

As a result of the impact and subsequent rollover, the two pilots on board sustained injuries. The aircraft itself suffered structural damage that was deemed beyond repair.

Findings

• The aircraft was operating in an emergency medical capacity at the time of the accident.
• The landing occurred on a beach environment rather than a conventional runway.
• The primary event leading to the wreckage state was the aircraft overturning during the touchdown phase.