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Aircraft veers off runway at Chilanga-Los Comandos Airport after brake failure (FAS119)

Chilanga, SalvadorLanding (descent or approach)

On November 9, 2000, a Basler BT-67 (registration FAS119) operated by Salvadorian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Salvadoreña was involved in an aviation accident near Chilanga, Salvador during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control after touchdown due to technical problems with the brakes. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

After landing at Chilanga-Los Comandos Airport, an aircraft suffered brake technical problems, veered off the runway, and hit trees. No one was injured, but the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview Following its landing at Chilanga-Los Comandos Airport, the aircraft experienced technical problems with its braking system. As a result, the crew was unable to maintain control of the aircraft on the runway. The aircraft subsequently veered off the runway and collided with trees in the surrounding area. The accident resulted in no casualties, but the aircraft sustained damage that was beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a loss of control after touchdown, which was attributed to technical problems with the brakes.

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