What happened
During a flight intended to demonstrate the capabilities of the aircraft to prospective clients, an incident occurred while approaching Taiyuan-Wuzu Airport. The aircraft was operated with a total of seven people on board, consisting of two pilots and five passengers. As the flight crew prepared for the final approach, a period of confusion within the cockpit led to the omission of the landing gear deployment sequence.
As a result of the undercarriage remaining retracted, the aircraft made contact with the runway surface on its belly. The impact caused the plane to slide for several dozen meters along the runway. During this sequence, the aircraft caught fire, resulting in the total destruction of the airframe.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the failure to lower the undercarriage prior to touchdown.
- There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the seven occupants.
- The aircraft was completely destroyed by the subsequent fire.