What happened
During the landing phase at Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz Airport, an aircraft experienced a structural failure of its forward landing gear immediately following contact with the runway. The collapse of the nose gear caused the front of the plane to make direct contact with the ground, leading the aircraft to slide forward for several dozen meters.
Despite the impact and the subsequent slide, all eight occupants on board were able to evacuate the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. While there were no casualties, the incident resulted in the total loss of the airframe, as the aircraft was determined to be damaged beyond repair.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the failure of the nose gear.
- The specific underlying reason for the mechanical failure remains unidentified.