What happened
During the landing phase at Phan Rang Airport, the nose gear of the aircraft failed immediately upon contact with the runway. Following the collapse of the landing gear, the plane slid for several dozen yards along the surface before eventually overrunning the runway area and coming to a stop.
Despite the impact and the subsequent slide, there were no injuries reported among the five crew members on board. However, the structural damage sustained during the incident was severe enough that the aircraft was declared a total loss, being damaged beyond repair.
Findings
Official investigations into the incident concluded that the primary factor was the failure of the nose gear at the moment of touchdown. The specific underlying reason for why the gear failed to support the weight of the aircraft during landing remains undetermined.