What happened
While performing a takeoff roll at Saint-Pierre Airport, the left main gear of the aircraft suffered a mechanical collapse. Following this failure, the pilot-in-command attempted to abort the takeoff procedure; however, the momentum of the aircraft caused it to overshoot the runway perimeter. The aircraft eventually came to a stop after sliding into a nearby ravine.
There were no fatalities reported in the incident. Among the occupants, five passengers sustained minor injuries, while the rest of the crew and passengers escaped without harm. The aircraft sustained significant damage during the excursion and was subsequently declared a total loss.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary factor in the accident was the failure of the left main landing gear during the initial phase of the takeoff roll.