Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 23 March 1974
Aircraft Type: Lockheed 18-14 Lodestar
Owner/operator: CIM Associates
Registration Number: N850M
Location: Asunci¢n International Airport (ASU) –
ÿ Paraguay
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft Landing Gear & WheelsAircraft Landing Gear & Wheels
Category: Accident
A Cessna 172 aircraft experienced a runway landing failure during an instrument approach. The aircraft was deemed write-off due to a significant ground contact issue, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact.A Cessna 172 aircraft experienced a runway landing failure during an instrument approach. The aircraft was deemed write-off due to a significant ground contact issue, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact.
Description
Undershot the runway whilst making an instrument approach to land. Presumed to have been written off.
Primary Cause
Ground Contact Issue ? Excessive pressure on the runway surface during the approach, leading to loss of control and subsequent impact.Ground Contact Issue ? Excessive pressure on the runway surface during the approach, leading to loss of control and subsequent impact.Share on:
