No fatalities

1990-01-05: Fokker F28 Fellowship (LV-MZD) — Aerolineas Argentinas — Villa Gesell, Argentina

Villa Gesell, ArgentinaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 5, 1990, a Fokker F28 Fellowship (registration LV-MZD) operated by Aerolineas Argentinas was involved in an aviation accident near Villa Gesell, Argentina during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Improper use of controls on part of the crew caused the aircraft to overrun after landing. Marginal weather conditions were considered as a contributing factor. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781213325Data APIEditorial standards

On approach to Villa Gesell Airport, the crew abandoned the approach, performed a circuit, and landed on the opposite runway. After takeoff on wet runway 10, the aircraft overran, lost nose and right main gear, came to rest, and burst into flames. All 90 occupants evacuated before the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview

The accident occurred during an approach to Villa Gesell Airport. The crew initially abandoned the approach, followed a circuit pattern, and subsequently decided to land on the opposite runway. After taking off on wet runway 10, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran the runway, resulting in the loss of its nose gear and right main gear, and came to rest a few dozen meters further. The aircraft then burst into flames.

Evacuation and Destruction

All 90 occupants were quickly evacuated from the aircraft before it was completely destroyed by the fire. No further details regarding injuries or fatalities are provided in the source.

Probable Cause

The official investigation identified the probable cause as improper use of controls by the crew, which caused the aircraft to overrun after landing. Marginal weather conditions were considered a contributing factor.