Incident Overview
Date: Monday 24 April 1995
Aircraft Type: Cessna 501 Citation I/SP
Owner/operator: TACA International Airlines
Registration Number: N120ES
Location: 0,4 km from San Salvador-Comalapa International Airport (SAL) –
ÿ El Salvador
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Cessna aircraftCessna aircraft
Category: Accident
A Cessna aircraft stalled and collided with trees approximately 2,500 feet short of the runway, resulting in a near-miss landing on a perimeter road. The pilot reported a difference in altimeters with the base pilot.A Cessna aircraft stalled and collided with trees approximately 2,500 feet short of the runway, resulting in a near-miss landing on a perimeter road. The pilot reported a difference in altimeters with the base pilot.
Description
The Cessna stalled and collided with trees about 2,500 feet short of the runway, and came to rest on a perimeter road about 1,200 feet short of the runway. The copilot informed the pilot on base turn that they had a difference in their altimeters.
Primary Cause
Stalled flight and subsequent impact with trees due to stalling.Stalled flight and subsequent impact with trees due to stalling.Share on:
