Incident Overview
During an approach to Maracaibo-Grano de Oro Airport, the flight crew encountered significant technical difficulties involving the aircraft's landing gear system. The specific issue identified was that the landing gears could not be lowered as required for a standard landing configuration.
Emergency Response and Outcome
Due to the inability to deploy the landing gear, the pilot executed a belly landing. Upon touchdown, the aircraft slid across the runway surface for several yards before eventually coming to a complete stop. Following the impact, the airframe caught fire and was subsequently destroyed by the flames.
Casualties and Damage Assessment
Despite the severity of the crash and the resulting fire, all 20 individuals on board managed to evacuate the aircraft safely without reported injuries. The structural damage sustained by the plane during the belly landing and subsequent fire resulted in the airframe being declared a total loss and written off.