What happened
During an arrival at Tawi Atair Airfield, the aircraft experienced a loss of directional control immediately following its contact with the runway. After touching down, the plane drifted from the paved surface and exited the runway area. This excursion resulted in the collapse of the landing gear, causing the airframe to sustain significant structural damage. The aircraft was subsequently determined to be a total loss.
While the incident occurred during the landing phase, there were no fatalities reported. However, one crew member sustained injuries during the event.
Findings
Investigations into the accident suggest that the sequence of events may have been initiated by the aircraft making contact with the ground before reaching the runway threshold. This short landing is believed to have placed undue stress on the undercarriage, leading to its eventual failure and the subsequent departure from the runway.