What happened
During the landing phase of a flight into a desert region of Benghazi, the aircraft experienced a sudden failure of a tire. The resulting burst caused the plane to come to an abrupt halt on the surface. While the impact and subsequent movement resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to extensive damage, there were no casualties reported.
All four occupants on board managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. The incident left the airframe in a condition that was deemed beyond repair.
Findings
- The primary factor identified in the incident was the bursting of a tire during the landing process.