What happened
During the landing phase at Benguela-General Deslandes Airport, the aircraft's nose gear failed immediately upon contact with the runway. Following the collapse of the landing gear, the plane slid forward on its nose for several dozen meters before the movement ceased.
There were five people on board the aircraft at the time of the incident. All occupants managed to exit the plane without sustaining any injuries. While no personnel were harmed, the aircraft itself sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the collapse of the nose landing gear during the touchdown sequence.