Piper PA-42 Overruns Runway at Mercedes Airport

No fatalities • Mercedes, Argentina

A Piper PA-42-1000 sustained substantial damage after overrunning the runway during a takeoff attempt in Argentina.

What happened

On June 13, 2010, at approximately 1540 local time, a Piper PA-42-1000, bearing registration LQ-BLU, was attempting to take off from Mercedes Airport (MRD) in Mercedes, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The flight was intended to proceed to La Plata Airport (SADL) in Villa Elvira.

During the takeoff attempt, the aircraft overran the end of the runway and collided with a perimeter fence. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. The flight was operating under visual meteorological conditions (VMC) and was conducted in accordance with Argentine flight regulations.

There were no injuries reported among the two crew members and two passengers on board.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Jun 2010 PIPER PA42 1000 accident near Mercedes, Argentina?

A Piper PA-42-1000 sustained substantial damage after overrunning the runway during a takeoff attempt in Argentina.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Jun 2010 PIPER PA42 1000 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Jun 2010 involved a PIPER PA42 1000, operated by Corte Suprema de Justicia de la Nacion, at Mercedes, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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