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1984-05-25: De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (T-83) — Líneas Aéreas del Estado - LADE — Córdoba-Ambrosio Taravella (Pajas Blancas), Argentina

Córdoba-Ambrosio Taravella (Pajas Blancas), ArgentinaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 25, 1984, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration T-83) operated by Líneas Aéreas del Estado - LADE was involved in an aviation accident near Córdoba-Ambrosio Taravella (Pajas Blancas), Argentina during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway because it maintained an insufficient altitude during its second approach. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781219504Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in a field near the runway threshold after an unsuccessful second landing attempt due to low altitude.

What happened

During an approach to Córdoba-Pajas Blancas Airport, the flight crew encountered weather conditions that were considered marginal. These environmental factors necessitated an initial aborted landing procedure, known as a go-around.

While attempting a second approach to the airfield, the aircraft type (not specified in source) descended below the required altitude. The plane struck a maize field located a short distance before reaching the threshold of runway 18.

Despite the impact, all 15 occupants were successfully pulled from the wreckage and rescued. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

  • The crew was operating in marginal weather conditions during the approach.
  • The primary factor leading to the crash was that the aircraft was flying too low during the second landing attempt.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway because it maintained an insufficient altitude during its second approach.

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