What happened
During an approach to runway 07 at Phan Thiet Airport, an unidentified aircraft made contact with the runway surface on its left main landing gear. Following this initial touchdown, the flight crew lost control of the vehicle. The aircraft subsequently veered toward the left side of the runway, where it collided with an earth mound. The impact caused the aircraft to come to a complete stop.
Despite the severity of the collision, there were no casualties among the occupants. All 31 people on board managed to exit the plane without sustaining any injuries. However, the structural damage sustained during the excursion was so extensive that the aircraft was declared a total loss.
Findings
- The sequence of events began with an asymmetrical touchdown on the left main gear.
- Loss of directional control following the landing contact led to the runway excursion.