Nose Gear Collapse at Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz Airport (HK-654)

Incident Overview and Outcome Following its landing at Arauca-Santiago Pérez Quiroz Airport, the aircraft experienced a failure of its nose gear. The structural collapse caused the airplane to slide on its nose for approximately a dozen meters before it came to a complete stop. Despite the severity of the incident, all eight people on board were able to escape without sustaining injuries. The aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as being beyond repair. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation into the accident determined that the probable cause was the failure of the nose gear. The specific reason for this mechanical failure was not identified in the official findings.