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David Lont expressed his shock at the incident, noting that the primary cause of the fatalities wasn’t merely the failed landing gear, but rather the impact of the aircraft with a solid structure at the end of the runway. This structure, which contained an Instrument Landing System (ILS) antenna, should not have posed a risk, particularly as the weather conditions were deemed good.
Historically, ILS antennas are designed to collapse upon impact if an overrun occurs. However, in this case, the construction of the antenna was not compliant with standard safety practices, presenting a fatal hazard instead of serving as a life-saving guide during landings.