Incident Summary
An aircraft operating a flight from Nueva Gerona-Rafael Cabrera Airport experienced a runway overrun after encountering technical problems following takeoff. The aircraft came to rest in an artificial lake, and all 52 occupants evacuated safely. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Sequence of Events
After takeoff from runway 23, the crew climbed to an altitude of 1,000 feet. At that point, they encountered technical problems and contacted air traffic control, requesting an immediate return. ATC cleared the aircraft for the return. The crew performed a 180-degree turn and executed a flapless approach to runway 05. Upon landing, the aircraft rolled for approximately 2,500 meters, overran the runway, and came to rest in an artificial lake.
Aftermath
All 52 occupants evacuated the aircraft without reported injuries. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause was a failure of the hydraulic systems after takeoff for unknown reasons.