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1977-06-20: Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante (T-584) — Transporte Aéreo Militar de Uruguay - TAMU — Salto, Uruguay

Salto, UruguayLanding (descent or approach)

On June 20, 1977, an Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante (registration T-584) operated by Transporte Aéreo Militar de Uruguay - TAMU was involved in an aviation accident near Salto, Uruguay during landing or approach. 12 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew failed to maintain adequate altitude during an approach in poor weather, leading to a collision with trees. 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.

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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.
Controlled flight into terrain

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