Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 31 December 1997
Aircraft Type: Fairchild SA227-AC Metro III
Owner/operator: Aerosur
Registration Number: CP-2321
Location: Trinidad Airport (TDD) –
ÿ Bolivia
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 20
Component Affected: Left Main GearLeft Main Gear
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control during takeoff, resulting in a side run-in off the runway. The left main gear failed, leading to a significant loss of lift and control.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control during takeoff, resulting in a side run-in off the runway. The left main gear failed, leading to a significant loss of lift and control.
Description
Lost control on takeoff and ran off the side of the runway; the left main gear failed.
Primary Cause
Loss of control during takeoff due to a failed main gear.Loss of control during takeoff due to a failed main gear.Share on:
