Incident Overview
A positioning flight destined for Broome to transport oil rig workers to Portuguese Timor on behalf of the Burma Oil Company encountered difficulties during landing. The approach and landing were conducted in heavy rainfall attributed to monsoon conditions. After touchdown, the aircraft lost directional control, veered off the runway, and sustained substantial damage. The undercarriage and both engines were detached before the aircraft came to rest.
Occupants and Injuries
The aircraft was occupied by three crew members. All three escaped the accident uninjured. There were no passengers on board as the flight was a positioning leg.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft was assessed as damaged beyond repair. The extent of the damage included the loss of the landing gear and engines, rendering the aircraft a total loss.
Circumstances
The flight was conducted in heavy rain associated with the monsoon season. Following touchdown, control was lost, leading to the runway excursion and subsequent structural failure of the undercarriage and engines.
Probable Cause
Not stated in the source.