Incident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft conducting local training operations at Santiago-Los Cerrillos Airport sustained substantial damage after a hard landing. The incident occurred during a training flight involving multiple landing attempts.
Sequence of Events
The crew performed three successful landings before attempting a fourth. During the fourth touchdown, the aircraft landed hard, causing one of the main landing gear struts to partially collapse. Following the collapse, the airplane continued rolling for approximately 500 meters before veering off the runway and coming to rest in a ditch adjacent to the airfield.
Occupant Status
Both pilots on board were uninjured in the incident. No other occupants were reported.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft was damaged beyond repair as a result of the hard landing and subsequent ground excursion. The damage was concentrated around the landing gear area and the airframe due to the impact and the roll into the ditch.