No fatalities

Rivera Airport Landing Incident: Aquaplaning Leads to Total Loss (T-522)

Rivera, UruguayLanding (descent or approach)

On June 29, 1967, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration T-522) operated by Transporte Aéreo Militar de Uruguay - TAMU was involved in an aviation accident near Rivera, Uruguay during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control upon landing caused by aquaplaning. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft suffered aquaplaning after landing on a wet runway at Rivera Airport, veering off and losing its undercarriage. Both occupants were uninjured, but the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Outcome An aircraft completed a landing on a wet runway at Rivera Airport. Following touchdown, the airplane experienced aquaplaning, which caused it to veer off the runway. During the excursion, the aircraft lost its undercarriage before coming to a complete stop. Both occupants on board were uninjured in the incident. However, the aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair, resulting in a total loss. The event highlights the significant operational risks associated with landing on wet surfaces, where reduced tire friction can lead to a loss of directional control.

Probable cause

Loss of control upon landing caused by aquaplaning.