What happened
During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a series of instabilities upon touchdown. The aircraft made contact with the runway surface at a point too far down the length of the strip, which led to two distinct bounces.
Following these impacts, the pilot lost directional control of the vehicle. The aircraft subsequently skidded along the runway surface and overran the end of the paved area. The sequence concluded when the plane came to a stop inside a nearby ditch. While the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair, all eight occupants managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.
Findings
- The primary factor in the excursion was the uncontrolled bouncing and subsequent loss of control following a long touchdown on the runway.