Fatal aircraft crash near Salto-Nueva Hespérides Airport

12 fatalities • Salto, Uruguay • Landing (descent or approach)

A flight crashed into an orange grove during its approach to Salto-Nueva Hespérides Airport, resulting in 12 fatalities and three injuries.

What happened

During the final approach to Salto-Nueva Hespérides Airport, a flight carrying multiple passengers encountered adverse weather conditions. While maneuvering for landing, the aircraft descended into a tree line located several hundred meters before the runway threshold. The impact occurred within an orange grove near the airfield.

The accident involved an aircraft with dual registration T-584 and CX-BJE. The crash resulted in 12 fatalities and left 3 others injured.

Findings

Preliminary details indicate that the crew failed to maintain a safe altitude during the approach. This insufficient altitude during poor weather conditions led to the aircraft striking vegetation prior to reaching the runway.

Probable cause

The crew failed to maintain adequate altitude during an approach in poor weather, leading to a collision with trees.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1977-06-20 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident near Salto, Uruguay?

A flight crashed into an orange grove during its approach to Salto-Nueva Hespérides Airport, resulting in 12 fatalities and three injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1977-06-20 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 12 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1977-06-20 involved a Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante, registration T-584, operated by Transporte Aéreo Militar de Uruguay - TAMU, at Salto, Uruguay.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew failed to maintain adequate altitude during an approach in poor weather, leading to a collision with trees.

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