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As the aircraft descended upon the clearing, every fraction of a second counted; decisions about landing gear deployment and air control could mean the difference between life and death. Ultimately, the aircraft struck the ground at speed, ripping off its right wing, and breaking into three pieces as it slid to a halt.
Remarkably, despite the catastrophic nature of the incident, all on board survived the crash, albeit with several injuries. Investigators wasted no time in examining the causes.