What happened
During the landing phase, the left tire of the aircraft suffered a catastrophic burst. This mechanical failure immediately compromised the aircraft's stability, causing it to veer off the runway to the left. The plane subsequently struck a rocky area and came to rest in the debris.
The accident resulted in one fatality. The pilot was killed in the crash. In contrast, all three passengers on board sustained no injuries and were reported as unhurt following the incident.
Findings
Official investigations identified the primary contributing factor as the structural failure of the tire during touchdown. The burst tire led directly to a loss of directional control, which prevented the crew from keeping the aircraft on the paved surface.