Incident Overview
A transport aircraft was destroyed by fire after departing the runway at Trinidad-Jorge Heinrich Arauz Airport. The incident occurred following a normal landing when the crew conducted a 180-degree turn and began a backtrack procedure to reach the apron.
Sequence of Events
During the backtrack, visibility was reduced by dust raised from the engine reverse operation. The crew failed to notice that the aircraft had deviated to the right of the runway. The right wing subsequently struck two parked tractors, puncturing fuel tanks. A fire immediately broke out.
Evacuation and Outcome
The crew brought the aircraft to a stop, and all 33 occupants evacuated the cabin. No injuries were reported. The aircraft was destroyed by the fire.