What happened
During the final segment of its approach to Mulia Airport, the aircraft encountered sudden downdrafts that caused a rapid loss of altitude. This atmospheric disturbance resulted in the nose gear making contact with the ground before the main landing gear. Following this initial impact, the aircraft became uncontrollable and entered a ground loop.
The sequence of events concluded when the aircraft came to a stop in a nearby ditch. The pilot, who was the only person on board at the time of the incident, was able to exit the wreckage without any injuries. While there were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the impact of downdrafts during the landing phase.
- The loss of height led to an improper landing configuration where the nose gear struck the surface first.