No fatalities

1992-03-13: Fairchild-Hiller FH-227 (XA-RSV) — Aerocaribe - Aerovias Caribe — Acapulco-General Juan N. Álvarez, Mexico

Acapulco-General Juan N. Álvarez, MexicoLanding (descent or approach)

On March 13, 1992, a Fairchild-Hiller FH-227 (registration XA-RSV) operated by Aerocaribe - Aerovias Caribe was involved in an aviation accident near Acapulco-General Juan N. Álvarez, Mexico during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The left main landing gear failed upon touchdown for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781211165Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced a structural failure of its left main landing gear during touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and heavy damage.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the left main gear of the aircraft suffered a collapse immediately upon contact with the runway. Following this mechanical failure, the aircraft slid for several dozen meters along the surface before the movement ceased.

There were 14 occupants on board at the time of the incident. All individuals managed to evacuate the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. While there were no casualties, the impact and subsequent slide resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss, as it was damaged beyond repair.

Findings

Official investigations into the event concluded that the primary factor was the failure of the left main landing gear during the touchdown process. The specific underlying reason for this structural failure remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The left main landing gear failed upon touchdown for unknown reasons.