No fatalities

2000-11-09: Basler BT-67 (FAS119) — Salvadorian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Salvadoreña — Chilanga, Salvador

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: The pilot lost control of the aircraft after landing because the brakes failed to function correctly. 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.

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An aircraft experienced a brake failure following landing at Chilanga-Los Comandos Airport, resulting in a runway excursion and significant damage.

What happened

Following the completion of its landing at Chilanga-Los Comandos Airport, the flight crew identified mechanical issues involving the braking system. As the aircraft attempted to decelerate on the runway, the technical malfunction prevented the plane from maintaining its intended path. Consequently, the aircraft veered off the active runway surface and struck several trees located near the airfield.

While the impact with the vegetation caused extensive damage to the airframe, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. Due to the severity of the structural damage sustained during the collision, the aircraft was declared a total loss and was deemed beyond repair.

Findings

Investigations into the incident concluded that the primary factor leading to the accident was the loss of directional control immediately after touchdown, which was directly attributed to the malfunction of the aircraft's braking components.

Probable cause

The pilot lost control of the aircraft after landing because the brakes failed to function correctly.