Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 15 November 1997
Aircraft Type: Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II
Owner/operator: Kaikn L¡neas Areas
Registration Number: LV-WDU
Location: R¡o Grande Airport, TF (RGA) –
ÿ Argentina
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Minor, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 16
Component Affected: Left wing propellerLeft wing propeller
Category: Accident
A Metro III passenger plane experienced a landing issue during nighttime VMC conditions. The pilot struggled to maintain directional control, leading to a steering maneuver to the right with braking and reverse. The plane subsequently struck a runway marker, resulting in damage to the left wing propeller. The incident was likely caused by an excessive approach, resulting in a high-speed maneuver that was not neutralized by the pilot.A Metro III passenger plane experienced a landing issue during nighttime VMC conditions. The pilot struggled to maintain directional control, leading to a steering maneuver to the right with braking and reverse. The plane subsequently struck a runway marker, resulting in damage to the left wing propeller. The incident was likely caused by an excessive approach, resulting in a high-speed maneuver that was not neutralized by the pilot.
Description
The Metro III passenger plane touched down 800 m down the runway in night time VMC conditions. The copilot had difficulty maintaining direction and the captain assumed control. Nearing the end of the runway, the airplane was steered to the right with brakes and reverse being applied. The airplane ran onto the ground and the left hand prop struck a runway marker. CAUSA PROBABLE: Durante un aterrizaje nocturno, despiste de la aeronave con impacto en una baliza por efectuar una aproximaci¢n demasiado alta, originando el toque a 800 m. de la cabecera y mucha velocidad que no pudo ser neutralizada por el piloto y “ganada” por viento cruzado mal corregido.
Primary Cause
Excessive approach, leading to a high-speed maneuver that was not neutralized by the pilot.Excessive approach, leading to a high-speed maneuver that was not neutralized by the pilot.Share on:
