What happened
During the final approach phase, the aircraft encountered minor vertical air currents that destabilized its flight path. As a result of these atmospheric conditions, the pilot touched the plane down before reaching the intended runway surface. The impact of this short landing caused the main landing gear to collapse entirely. Following the structural failure, the aircraft slid off the runway strip and came to rest in the nearby tundra.
All five occupants of the aircraft type managed to exit the vehicle without sustaining any injuries.
Findings
Investigations into the incident identified several contributing factors related to the flight's conclusion. The primary cause was a downdraft that affected the stability of the aircraft during the landing sequence. Additionally, it was determined that the pilot did not sufficiently compensate for these wind conditions and failed to execute a go-around procedure despite the destabilization. The collapse of the main gear was attributed to an overload resulting from the touchdown short of the runway.