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1989-08-16: Fokker F28 Fellowship (TC-51) — Líneas Aéreas del Estado - LADE — San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina

San Carlos de Bariloche, ArgentinaTakeoff (climb)

On August 16, 1989, a Fokker F28 Fellowship (registration TC-51) operated by Líneas Aéreas del Estado - LADE was involved in an aviation accident near San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew failed to realize that the aircraft was not properly aligned during the takeoff roll, and did not abandon the takeoff procedure, resulting in a late liftoff and subsequent collision with the ILS antenna. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During takeoff, a misaligned aircraft struck snow-covered runway shoulder, lost speed, and lifted off too late, hitting an ILS antenna. It crash-landed and hit a ditch; all 65 occupants evacuated safely. Aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

The Accident

During the takeoff roll, the crew of the aircraft failed to recognize that the airplane was not properly aligned with the runway centerline. As a result, the left main landing gear struck the snow-covered shoulder of the runway. The aircraft lost speed during this event, but the crew did not abort the takeoff procedure. The rotation was completed too late, and after becoming airborne, the aircraft struck the ILS (Instrument Landing System) antenna.

Aftermath

Following the antenna strike, the aircraft crash-landed, hit a ditch, and came to rest. All 65 occupants aboard were evacuated safely. The aircraft itself sustained damage beyond repair.

Investigation

The investigation determined that the crew's failure to realize the misalignment and their decision not to abandon the takeoff led to the sequence of events. The snow-covered shoulder contributed to the loss of speed and the subsequent late liftoff.

Probable cause

The crew failed to realize that the aircraft was not properly aligned during the takeoff roll, and did not abandon the takeoff procedure, resulting in a late liftoff and subsequent collision with the ILS antenna.

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