What happened
During an approach to West Palm Beach Airport, the flight crew identified a mechanical issue involving the aircraft's undercarriage that prevented the landing gear from being deployed. Following this discovery, the crew elected to divert the flight back to their base of operations located in Fort Lauderdale.
Upon returning for a subsequent approach, the landing gear remained stuck in the retracted position. To ensure a safe arrival, the crew proceeded with a planned wheels-up landing. The aircraft type impacted the surface of runway 08 on its belly. After the initial contact, the plane slid for several dozen meters before coming to a complete stop.
Findings
All occupants on board managed to exit the aircraft uninjured. While there were no casualties, the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair due to the structural damage sustained during the gear-up touchdown.