What happened
A humanitarian flight operated for the United Nations departed from Nairobi, destined for Moba. The aircraft was transporting 18 passengers and 4 crew members at the time of the incident. Upon completing the landing phase, the left main landing gear failed and collapsed. This mechanical failure caused the aircraft to veer toward the left side of the runway, eventually coming to a stop in a nearby marsh field.
Despite the impact, all 22 occupants successfully evacuated the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. The aircraft itself sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
Preliminary observations suggest that the pilot-in-command was distracted by pedestrians located near the runway threshold during the final approach. This distraction likely resulted in a hard landing, which contributed to the collapse of the left main gear.