What happened
During a local training operation conducted at Sandoway Airport, an aircraft experienced a loss of control immediately following touchdown. The incident occurred while the crew was performing routine maneuvers as part of a flight training mission. Due to heavy rainfall, the runway surface was notably wet at the time of the event.
Upon landing, the airplane veered off the active runway and came to a stop. While the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, there were no injuries reported among the occupants. All four crew members successfully evacuated the plane without harm.
Findings
- The primary factor in the excursion was the condition of the runway surface, which was wet due to intense precipitation.
- The aircraft lost directional control during the landing phase of the flight.