Accident Summary
During the final approach, the captain observed cattle on the initial portion of the runway. In response, the pilot extended the flare and touched down further along the runway than usual. The runway surface was wet. After main wheel contact, the left main landing gear encountered an irregularity in the terrain. This impact caused the left main gear to collapse, leading the aircraft to veer off the left side of the runway. The airplane came to rest off the runway surface.
All six persons on board evacuated without injury. The aircraft sustained damage beyond economical repair. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, date, and location were not disclosed in the source.
Sequence of Events
- The flight was on final approach when cattle were sighted on the runway.
- The captain decided to extend the flare to land beyond the cattle.
- Touchdown occurred on a wet runway surface.
- Immediately after touchdown, the left main gear struck a terrain irregularity.
- The left main gear collapsed upon impact with the irregularity.
- The aircraft then departed the runway to the left and came to rest.
- No injuries were reported among the six occupants.
- The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft was written off due to structural damage sustained during the runway excursion. No further details about the damage extent are available from the source.