Incident Overview
A four-engine aircraft experienced difficulty gaining altitude shortly after departing from Río Gallegos Airport. The captain decided to perform an emergency landing in a snow-covered field. During the landing, engines number three and four were partially sheared off. Three passengers sustained slight injuries. The aircraft was declared damaged beyond repair.
Operational Details
No further information regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or flight details was provided. The time of day and weather conditions were not specified. Air traffic control involvement in the incident was not mentioned.
Investigation Findings
The investigation determined that the wings were contaminated with frost and that the airplane had not been deiced prior to takeoff. This was identified as the probable cause of the accident.