What happened
During the landing phase at Norfolk-Chambers Field NAS, the aircraft experienced a sudden mechanical failure immediately after touchdown. A tyre burst occurred as the plane was decelerating on the runway.
Following this failure, the crew was unable to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The plane subsequently veered off the active runway and moved into an area containing arrestor gear. The sequence of events concluded when the aircraft collided with an engine belonging to the arrestor gear system.
Findings
There were no fatalities or injuries reported as a result of this incident. The primary factor identified in the excursion was the loss of control resulting from the tire burst during the landing roll.