Originally Posted by
speedrestriction
ATRs are notoriously difficult to keep straight on the runway owing partially to the narrow MLG track. Additionally on high wing turboprops if you bring the power levers back into the disc position quickly (easily done with a bit of adrenaline in the system after a challenging approach) you can rapidly lose rudder authority as you disrupt the airflow over the vertical stabiliser and rudder, allowing the aircraft to weathercock and take a beeline toward the upwind side of the runway. It will be interesting to see which side of the runway the excursion was on.
Looks like that the side that was hit on the aircraft, is the Right Side. The Landing Light is just ahead of the "hole" in the landing gear bay fairing. The Air Intake is a bit further up on the picture.
Wouldn't be surprised if the Right Gear also hit the airport structure that caused the damage ...
Affirm !!! ... ATRs are a very good challenge in X-wind conditions.