Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 10 February 1999
Aircraft Type: Fokker F-27
Owner/operator: Fuerza Area Uruguaya (FAU)
Registration Number: FAU561
Location: Salto Airport –
ÿ Uruguay
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically, the autopilot and flight control systems).Aircraft Control System (specifically, the autopilot and flight control systems).
Category: Accident
A significant incident occurred involving a commercial aircraft, resulting in damage to the aircraft and potential injuries to passengers. The aircraft experienced a loss of control, leading to a rapid descent and subsequent impact.A significant incident occurred involving a commercial aircraft, resulting in damage to the aircraft and potential injuries to passengers. The aircraft experienced a loss of control, leading to a rapid descent and subsequent impact.
Description
Accident.
Source of Information
https://www.fau.mil.uy/uploads/archivos/file_1f1eb1eaff.pdfhttps://www.fau.mil.uy/uploads/archivos/file_1f1eb1eaff.pdfPrimary Cause
Loss of control during descent due to a combination of wind conditions and inadequate pilot response.Loss of control during descent due to a combination of wind conditions and inadequate pilot response.Share on:
