What happened
On August 25, 2012, a Cessna 170-B, registered as CX-APC and operated by the Aeroclub Melo, was conducting a local flight with four occupants on board. Around 16:00 local time, the aircraft landed on runway 25 at the Melo International Airport under variable wind conditions ranging from 200 to 240 degrees at 15 to 20 knots.
During the landing roll, the left wing lifted, attempting to enter a ground loop. In an effort to prevent this maneuver, the pilot applied the brakes. This action caused the aircraft to pitch forward, coming to rest on its nose. While the aircraft remained intact without fire, fuel began leaking from the tank vents due to the nose-down position. The crew successfully repositioned the aircraft onto its landing gear to mitigate the fuel leak.
All four occupants evacuated the aircraft uninjured. To avoid obstructing active runway operations, the aircraft was removed from the site shortly after the incident.
The investigation
The CIAIA did not conduct a formal on-site investigation because the agency did not attend the scene and the aircraft had been moved from the accident location prior to their arrival.