Accident Overview
A cargo flight from Santiago de Chile to Buenos Aires ended in disaster during final approach. The aircraft, carrying eight crew members and a 30-ton load of fish, was on approach to Buenos Aires-Ezeiza-Ministro Pistarini Airport runway 11. At a speed of 151 knots, the crew rapidly extended the flaps to 14°, 25°, 40°, and finally 50°. This caused the aircraft to nose down and enter a rapid descent. The aircraft struck the ground 750 meters short of the runway threshold. Upon impact, the aircraft broke into three sections and caught fire. Both pilots were killed; the other six occupants sustained injuries.
Official Findings
The investigation identified the probable cause as a combination of factors:
- Erroneous setting of the air brakes simultaneously with full flap extension during short final approach.
- Erroneous planning during the descent and approach.
- Failure to apply lessons from a similar previous event.
- Insufficient attention to critical situation in aircraft operating documentation.
- Failure to conduct a briefing prior to approach and descent.
- Non-use of the LCP during the entire approach maneuver.
- Insufficient CRM training.
No further details on aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, time of day, weather, or ATC involvement were provided in the source.