What happened
Upon completing the landing phase, the aircraft experienced a sudden failure of its braking systems. This mechanical malfunction triggered a ground loop during the rollout. During the course of the incident, both propellers became detached from the engine, and the left main landing gear sustained significant damage, being partially torn from the airframe.
There were three crew members on board at the time of the accident. The two pilots escaped without injury, while the flight engineer sustained a slight wound. Following the event, the aircraft was transported by truck to Salisbury for assessment and potential repairs; however, the vessel was ultimately declared a total loss.
Findings
- The primary factor in the ground loop was the failure of the braking systems immediately after touchdown.