What happened
During the landing phase on a gravel runway at Adar Yeil Airport, the aircraft encountered a flock of birds. This collision resulted in damage to the left engine. Following the impact, the aircraft lost directional control and drifted toward the left side of the runway. During this excursion, the left propeller made contact with the ground.
The force of the impact caused the propeller blades to detach from the engine. As the blades separated, they punctured the aircraft's fuselage, leading to three injuries among the passengers on board. The aircraft eventually reached a complete stop, at which point all occupants were able to evacuate the wreckage safely.
Findings
- The primary cause of the loss of control was a bird strike occurring immediately after touchdown.
- The structural failure of the propeller blades led to the breach of the fuselage.
- The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.