Incident
On June 13, 2010, at 1840 coordinated universal time (1540 local time), a Piper PA-42-1000, Argentine registration LQ-BLU, was substantially damaged when it overran the end of the runway and impacted a perimeter fence during a takeoff attempt from Mercedes Airport (MRD) in Mercedes, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The flight was destined for La Plata Airport (SADL) in Villa Elvira, Buenos Aires Province.
Occupants and Injuries
The two crew members and two passengers on board were not injured.
Conditions
Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the public use flight, which was conducted under Argentine flight regulations.
Investigation
The investigation is under the direction of the Argentine Republic. For further information, contact the Junta de Investigaciones de Accidentes de Aviación Civil, Fuerza Aérea Argentina, at 1370 Belgrano Avenue, 11th Floor, Buenos Aires, Argentina C1093AAO, fax 54-11-4381-6333, or email [email protected].
Probable Cause
The source does not state a probable cause for this accident.