Incident Overview
Date: Friday 11 February 2000
Aircraft Type: Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II
Owner/operator: Ministerio de Salud y Acci¢n Social
Registration Number: LQ-MLV
Location: Buenos Aires-Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, BA (SABE) –
ÿ Argentina
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: VASIS reflectorVASIS reflector
Investigating Agency: JIAACJIAAC
Category: Accident
A maintenance flight initiated from the runway using a VASIS reflector resulted in an uncontrolled take-off due to inadequate procedure. The pilot exited the runway by hitting the reflector, leading to a loss of control.A maintenance flight initiated from the runway using a VASIS reflector resulted in an uncontrolled take-off due to inadequate procedure. The pilot exited the runway by hitting the reflector, leading to a loss of control.
Description
CAUSE When starting the take-off for a maintenance flight, exit from the runway by hitting a VASIS reflector, because of an inadequate take-off procedure.
Source of Information
http://www.jiaac.gob.ar/files/pdf/Bol30.pdf, https://jiaac.gob.ar/files/5469860.pdfhttp://www.jiaac.gob.ar/files/pdf/Bol30.pdf, https://jiaac.gob.ar/files/5469860.pdfPrimary Cause
Inadequate take-off procedure ? Pilot deviation from established procedures.Inadequate take-off procedure ? Pilot deviation from established procedures.Share on:
