On February 22, 1992, an Antonov AN-24 (registration OB-1439) operated by Trans Amazon was involved in an aviation accident near Arequipa-Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón, Peru during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Wrong approach configuration on part of the crew who continued the landing above the glide, causing the aircraft to land too far down the runway. The crew failed to initiate a go-around procedure. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft overran the runway at Arequipa-Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón Airport, rolled 160 meters, lost its undercarriage, and broke in two. All 45 occupants were rescued; 11 passengers were injured. The aircraft was written off.
Accident Details
An aircraft overran the runway after landing too far down the runway at Arequipa-Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón Airport. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, it continued beyond the paved surface, rolling for approximately 160 meters before losing its undercarriage. The aircraft came to rest with the fuselage broken in two.
All 45 occupants were evacuated, with 11 passengers sustaining injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and was subsequently written off.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the accident was caused by a wrong approach configuration on the part of the crew, who continued the landing above the glide path, resulting in touchdown too far down the runway. Additionally, the crew failed to initiate a go-around procedure.