Accident Summary
A cargo aircraft operating a flight from Basel, Switzerland, with an intermediate stop in São Paolo, Brazil, overran the runway during landing at Buenos Aires, Argentina. The aircraft struck an embankment and came to rest approximately 120 meters beyond the runway end. All five occupants escaped without injury. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Sequence of Events
The crew initiated the approach to Buenos Aires in marginal weather conditions. On final approach, the aircraft was positioned too high relative to the glideslope and subsequently landed too far down the runway. Unable to stop within the remaining runway distance, the aircraft overran the end, collided with an embankment, and came to a stop 120 meters further.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause was a wrong approach configuration on the part of the crew, who continued the approach above the glide following an erratic appreciation of the situation. This caused the aircraft to land too far down the runway at an excessive speed. Contributory factors included a wet runway surface and gusting wind conditions, with the wind reported from 240° at 30 knots.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft was damaged beyond repair as a result of the overrun and subsequent impact with the embankment.