What happened
During the final stage of the flight, while maintaining an altitude of approximately six metres, the flight crew decreased engine power to idle. This reduction in thrust resulted in a sudden and rapid descent of the aircraft. The impact with the runway surface was characterized by a significant positive acceleration of 4.25 g.
Despite the force of the impact, all 13 occupants were able to evacuate the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. The aircraft itself suffered extensive damage during the event and was subsequently declared a total loss.
Findings
- The primary factor in the descent was the reduction of engine power to idle during the final segment of the flight.
- The sudden loss of thrust led to the rapid sinking of the aircraft into the runway.