What happened
While performing its scheduled flight, the aircraft encountered a bird strike that resulted in an object becoming lodged within the engine air intake. This impact led to an immediate loss of power in the affected engine. In response to the mechanical failure, the crew initiated emergency procedures and attempted to perform an unplanned landing.
The aircraft subsequently crash landed in an open field. Despite the impact of the landing, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. However, the structural damage sustained during the incident was severe enough that the aircraft was declared a total loss.
Findings
- The primary factor leading to the engine malfunction was the ingestion of a bird into the engine's intake system.