No fatalities

1994-10-08: Antonov AN-32 (HK-3929X) — Selva Colombia - Servicios Aéreos del Vaupés — Mitú-Fabio Alberto León Bentley, Colombia

Mitú-Fabio Alberto León Bentley, ColombiaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 8, 1994, an Antonov AN-32 (registration HK-3929X) operated by Selva Colombia - Servicios Aéreos del Vaupés was involved in an aviation accident near Mitú-Fabio Alberto León Bentley, Colombia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew failed to realize that the aircraft's altitude was too low during the short final approach, leading to the landing short of the runway. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781208649Data APIEditorial standards

On short final to Mitú Airport, a crew failed to recognize low altitude, landing 8 meters short. The aircraft bounced, touched down 300 meters past threshold, and its right main gear collapsed before veering into a parked Satena PC-6, injuring seven.

Accident Overview

During a short final approach to Mitú-Fabio A. León Bentley Airport, the flight crew failed to realize that their altitude was too low. As a result, the aircraft initially made contact with the ground 8 meters before the runway threshold. It then bounced and touched down a second time, approximately 300 meters past the runway threshold.

Sequence of Events

Upon the second touchdown, the right main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft subsequently veered off the runway to the right, slid across the apron, and collided with a parked Satena Pilatus PC-6. The impact caused the accident aircraft to break into two sections.

Injuries and Damage

All five crew members aboard the accident aircraft sustained injuries. Additionally, two technicians who were working on the parked PC-6 at the time were also injured.

Probable Cause

The crew failed to realize that the aircraft's altitude was too low during the short final approach, leading to the landing short of the runway.