Emergency landing of twin-engine aircraft in Paraguay

No fatalities • Loma Plata, Paraguay • Flight

A twin-engine airplane was forced to perform an emergency landing on a dirt road during a flight to Asunción, resulting in aircraft destruction and injuries.

What happened

During a flight destined for Asunción, a twin-engine aircraft encountered an unforeseen emergency while en route. In response to the developing situation, the pilot attempted to execute an emergency landing on a dirt road.

As the aircraft made contact with the unpaved surface, the landing gear separated from the airframe. The plane continued to slide for several dozen meters along the road, during which time the right wing was torn from the structure. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were two injuries recorded among the two occupants, consisting of the pilot and one passenger.

Findings

  • The aircraft experienced a loss of undercarriage during the landing sequence.
  • The structural failure of the right wing occurred during the subsequent slide on the dirt road.

Probable cause

The pilot was forced to perform an emergency landing on an unpaved surface due to an unexpected in-flight situation.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2016-09-01 Beechcraft 60 Duke accident near Loma Plata, Paraguay?

A twin-engine airplane was forced to perform an emergency landing on a dirt road during a flight to Asunción, resulting in aircraft destruction and injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2016-09-01 Beechcraft 60 Duke accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2016-09-01 involved a Beechcraft 60 Duke, registration ZP-BID, operated by Private Paraguay, at Loma Plata, Paraguay.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot was forced to perform an emergency landing on an unpaved surface due to an unexpected in-flight situation.

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