Aircraft landing accident at Roboré Airfield

No fatalities • Roboré, Bolivia • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft experienced instability during its final approach to Roboré Airfield, resulting in a gear collapse and runway excursion.

What happened

During the final approach phase at Roboré Airfield, a twin-engine aircraft experienced significant instability, characterized by a rhythmic rolling motion from left to right. Despite these oscillations, the pilot proceeded with the landing attempt. The aircraft made contact with the runway on its left main landing gear first.

As a result of the landing geometry, the left main gear suffered a structural collapse. This failure caused the aircraft to veer away from the runway centerline and exit the paved surface. The aircraft eventually came to a stop off the runway.

Outcomes

  • All eight occupants successfully evacuated the aircraft without injury.
  • The aircraft sustained damage that was determined to be beyond economical repair.

Probable cause

The aircraft's left main landing gear collapsed due to an imbalanced landing following period of instability during approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-04-12 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident near Roboré, Bolivia?

A twin-engine aircraft experienced instability during its final approach to Roboré Airfield, resulting in a gear collapse and runway excursion.

Were there any fatalities in the 1996-04-12 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-04-12 involved a Beechcraft 90 King Air, registration CP-2287, operated by Hjalmar Guzman Gonzales, at Roboré, Bolivia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft's left main landing gear collapsed due to an imbalanced landing following period of instability during approach.

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