What happened
Austral Líneas Aéreas Flight 046 was a scheduled domestic service operating within Argentina. The flight path connected Buenos Aires to Posadas, with an intermediate stop at Resistencia. On June 12, 1988, the aircraft arrived at Libertador General José de San Martín Airport in Posadas. During the approach phase, the crew encountered poor visibility conditions which significantly hampered visual reference.
As the aircraft attempted to land, it failed to clear the threshold of the runway. The plane undershot the paved surface and crashed short of the intended landing zone. The impact resulted in a catastrophic event for everyone on board.
Investigation
The available source material does not provide specific details regarding the formal investigation process or the technical findings established by aviation authorities. Consequently, no further details on the investigative methodology or official reports can be included here based strictly on the provided text.
Findings
The primary outcome of the accident was the total loss of life. All 22 occupants aboard Flight 046 perished in the crash. The poor visibility conditions at Libertador General José de San Martín Airport were cited as the environmental context for the undershoot, though specific mechanical failures or pilot errors are not detailed in the source.
The aircraft type and operator involved were Austral Líneas Aéreas. No survivors were reported from this incident.