Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 21 September 1999
Aircraft Type: Fairchild SA227-AC Metro III
Owner/operator: Baires Fly
Registration Number: LV-WTE
Location: Ushuaia –
ÿ Argentina
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft structure (landing gear, wing, propeller blades)Aircraft structure (landing gear, wing, propeller blades)
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced severe turbulence during final approach, resulting in a loss of control and a ground impact. The pilot attempted to regain control but failed to avoid the runway, leading to a significant damage event.An aircraft experienced severe turbulence during final approach, resulting in a loss of control and a ground impact. The pilot attempted to regain control but failed to avoid the runway, leading to a significant damage event.
Description
The aircraft entered final in strong turbulence and landed on runway 25, made of concrete and 2 800 x 45 m plus a 7.50 m concrete shoulder on each side. The wind was from 330 deg at 12 kt. After landing, engine power was reduced. At a speed of 40 kt, the aircraft began to turn to the right. The pilot tried to counteract using the nose wheel control, asymmetric power and full reverse but was unable to avoid going off the runway and entering the land sector at low speed. The main right landing gear leg broke and the right wing tip and the number two engine’s propeller blades made contact with the ground.
Primary Cause
Severe turbulence and loss of control during final approach.Severe turbulence and loss of control during final approach.Share on:
