Incident Overview
On November 6, 2010, at approximately 1925 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Fairchild SA-227AC aircraft, registration N115GS, operated by LC Busre S.A.C. on a commercial flight, experienced a landing gear collapse during landing at Alferez FAP David Figueroa Fernandini Airport in Huanuco, Peru. The aircraft incurred substantial damage as a result of the incident.
Occupants and Injuries
The flight crew consisted of two pilots, and there were seven passengers on board. None of the nine occupants reported any injuries.
Weather and Flight Details
At the time of the accident, visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight had departed earlier that day from Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima, Peru, though the exact departure time was not specified in the source.
Investigation
This incident falls under the jurisdiction of the Government of Peru. The investigation is being conducted by the Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion (CIAA) of the Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil. The purpose of this report is informational only, based on information released by the Peruvian authorities.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a twin-engine turboprop model Fairchild SA-227AC, commonly known as the Metro III. It was operated by LC Busre S.A.C., a Peruvian airline, on a scheduled commercial service. The registration N115GS is a United States registration, indicating the aircraft may have been previously operated in the US or registered there.