What happened
During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft encountered an obstacle on the surface of the landing area. As the plane touched down, one of the skis made contact with an ice ridge located on the ground. This impact caused the aircraft to lose stability and undergo a cartwheel motion.
Despite the severity of the impact, all three crew members were able to exit the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. The structural damage sustained during the event was extensive, and the aircraft was subsequently declared a total loss, being damaged beyond repair.
Findings
- The primary cause of the accident was the impact of the landing gear with an ice ridge on the ground surface.