Beechcraft Bonanza A36 Accident at Carrasco International Airport (N4970M)

Incident Overview and Flight Details On August 5, 2025, at approximately 17:19 local time, a Beechcraft Bonanza A36 with registration N4970M was involved in an accident at Carrasco International Airport (SUMU) in Canelones, Uruguay. The aircraft, operated privately by an Argentine owner, was conducting a training flight with two occupants aboard. The flight originated from SUMU, proceeded to SULS, and returned to SUMU for a touch-and-go maneuver before the final approach. During the final approach to runway 19, the aircraft made contact with the runway surface without its landing gear extended. The propeller blades struck the concrete, abruptly stopping the engine. The aircraft skidded for more than 82 meters along the runway centerline before coming to a complete stop, deviating slightly to the right but remaining on the runway. Both the pilot and passenger evacuated the aircraft unassisted and were uninjured. No fire occurred during the incident. The runway was closed for approximately three hours while the aircraft was removed by crane. Post-accident testing confirmed that the aircraft's visual and auditory landing gear warning systems were functioning correctly. The accident occurred in daylight, shortly before sunset.