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1997-03-28: Beechcraft 90 King Air (N90DA) — Trans Andes — Huaypetue, Peru

Huaypetue, PeruLanding (descent or approach)

On March 28, 1997, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration N90DA) operated by Trans Andes was involved in an aviation accident near Huaypetue, Peru during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot misjudged the distance from the runway, resulting in a touchdown short of the runway. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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On March 28, 1997, a Beech E-90 (N90DA) on a foreign air taxi flight landed short of the runway at Huaypetue Airport, Peru. The pilot misjudged the distance, causing substantial damage but no injuries.

Accident Overview

On March 28, 1997, at approximately 0803 eastern standard time, a Beech E-90 aircraft, registered as N90DA to a private individual, landed short of the runway at Huaypetue Airport in Choque, Peru. The flight was operating as a foreign air taxi service. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a visual flight rules flight plan had been filed. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, but the airline transport-rated pilot and six passengers were not injured. The flight had originated from Cuzco, Peru, earlier that day at about 0700.

Approach and Touchdown

According to Civil Aviation Authorities, while on approach to land, the pilot misjudged the distance from the runway. The aircraft touched down short of the designated landing area.

Postcrash Examination

A postcrash examination of the aircraft revealed no evidence of any precrash mechanical failure or malfunction.

Probable cause

The pilot misjudged the distance from the runway, resulting in a touchdown short of the runway.

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