Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 20 September 1989
Aircraft Type: Lockheed L-188PF Electra
Owner/operator: Armada Argentina, Comando de Aviaci¢n Naval
Registration Number: 6-P-101
Location: Trelew-Almirante Zar NAS, CB (REL) –
ÿ Argentina
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 23
Component Affected: Left main gearLeft main gear
Category: Accident
A Lockheed L-188PF Electra aircraft experienced a training flight at the Almirante Zar Naval Air Station in Trelew, Argentina. During a touch-and-go maneuver, the aircraft contacted a parked truck, resulting in the separation of the left main gear. The aircraft circled, prepared for an emergency landing, and ultimately crashed, breaking up.A Lockheed L-188PF Electra aircraft experienced a training flight at the Almirante Zar Naval Air Station in Trelew, Argentina. During a touch-and-go maneuver, the aircraft contacted a parked truck, resulting in the separation of the left main gear. The aircraft circled, prepared for an emergency landing, and ultimately crashed, breaking up.
Description
The Lockheed L-188PF Electra aircraft carried out a training flight at the Almirante Zar Naval Air Station at Trelew, Argentina. While performing a touch-and-go, the aircraft contacted a truck that was parked at the side of the runway. The left hand main gear separated. The aircraft circled the air base and prepared for an emergency landing. The first attempt to land on runway 06 was abandoned and the flight crew decided to go around. The airplane banked right as the flight crew lost control. The Electra crashed and broke up.
Primary Cause
Separation of the left main gear during a touch-and-go maneuver.Separation of the left main gear during a touch-and-go maneuver.Share on:
