What happened
During a period of intense rainfall, a four-engine aircraft arrived at Ambon-Pattimura Airport. Following the touchdown, the aircraft experienced significant difficulty decelerating on the runway. The momentum caused the plane to overshoot the runway end, an event known as a runway overrun.
As the aircraft exited the paved surface, the landing gear was torn from the airframe. The sequence of events concluded when the aircraft came to a final stop after sustaining substantial damage. Despite the severity of the impact, all 12 occupants on board were able to evacuate the wreckage without any reported injuries.
Findings
- The incident occurred during heavy rainfall, which likely impacted braking effectiveness.
- The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss (beyond repair).
- There were no fatalities or injuries among the crew and passengers.