What happened
During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft's nose landing gear failed. This structural failure caused the aircraft to lose directional control, leading it to veer off the runway surface. As the aircraft moved onto the soft ground adjacent to the runway, the left main landing gear also collapsed.
This secondary gear failure caused the left propeller to make contact with the terrain. The impact was severe enough that a propeller blade broke off and pierced the fuselage. The aircraft eventually came to a stop on its belly. Despite the significant impact, all occupants managed to exit the aircraft without any injuries. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
- The initial sequence began with the collapse of the nose gear upon touchdown.
- The transition to soft ground caused the subsequent failure of the left main gear.
- A propeller blade separation and subsequent fuselage penetration occurred due to ground contact.