Introduction
A four-engine aircraft was destroyed in a runway excursion and subsequent fire at Bournemouth-Hurn Airport after the crew encountered a high sink rate during the final approach. The aircraft was on a delivery flight from Germany to Bournemouth.
Approach and Accident Sequence
According to the official investigation source, the crew was completing a delivery flight from Germany to Bournemouth. On approach to runway 08 at Bournemouth-Hurn Airport, the airplane developed a high sink rate. The captain responded by selecting full power, but the aircraft continued to descend. When the undercarriage struck the ground just short of the runway, the captain cut the power. Upon impact, the undercarriage was torn off, and the airplane slid for 1,100 feet before coming to rest in flames on the runway.
Evacuation and Damage
Both pilots were evacuated safely from the aircraft. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair due to the impact and fire.
Probable Cause
The source does not provide an explicit statement of probable cause.