Incident Overview

Date: Monday 28 August 2006
Aircraft Type: GAF Nomad N.22B
Owner/operator: Paraguay Air Services
Registration Number: ZP-TDZ
Location: 3 km S of Salta-Mart¡n Miguel de Gemes International Airport, SA (SLA) – ÿ Argentina
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 12
Component Affected: Aircraft Air Intake SystemAircraft Air Intake System
Investigating Agency: JIAACJIAAC
Category: Accident
Narrative
A Nomad ZP-TDZ, chartered for commercial flights, experienced a catastrophic landing following icing of its air intake during a final approach in northern Argentina. The aircraft sustained significant damage, including engine failure, complete undercarriage destruction, and impact with trees, resulting in a forced landing near the Ruta Provincial 24. The incident highlights the risks associated with unprepared landing conditions and improper use of anti-icing systems.A Nomad ZP-TDZ, chartered for commercial flights, experienced a catastrophic landing following icing of its air intake during a final approach in northern Argentina. The aircraft sustained significant damage, including engine failure, complete undercarriage destruction, and impact with trees, resulting in a forced landing near the Ruta Provincial 24. The incident highlights the risks associated with unprepared landing conditions and improper use of anti-icing systems.

Description

GAF Nomad ZP-TDZ was chartered for some flights in northern Argentina. It left Asunci¢n (ASU) for Resistencia Airport, CH (RES). After another landing at Joaqu¡n V. Gonz lez, the aircraft continued to Salta (SLA). During the descent both engines flamed out as a result of icing of the air intake. The pilots had to carry out a forced landing near the Ruta Provincial 24. The Nomad struck some trees and landed in a plowed field. The undercarriage was completely destroyed. CAUSE: During a non-scheduled commercial flight, in the final approach phase, a landing was made on an unprepared field, due to the failure of both engines because of incorrect use of aircraft anti-icing system, resulting in significant damage but no injuries to the people aboard. Contributing factors: 1) Poor flight planning. 2) Conditions favorable for the formation of ice.

Primary Cause

Incorrect use of aircraft anti-icing system during final approach, leading to engine failure due to icing of the air intake.Incorrect use of aircraft anti-icing system during final approach, leading to engine failure due to icing of the air intake.

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