On August 28, 1995, a Learjet 24 (registration LV-WMR) operated by Medicorp was involved in an aviation accident near Posadas-Libertador General José de San Martín, Argentina during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew continued the approach without establishing a proper visual contact with the runway and failed to initiate a go-around. Poor visibility caused by foggy conditions was considered as a contributing factor. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
During approach to Posadas Airport in fog, crew continued approach without visual contact, landed on taxiway, overran 800 meters, lost undercarriage. Both pilots uninjured; aircraft written off.
Incident
On approach to Posadas-Libertador General José de San Martín Airport, the crew encountered low visibility due to foggy conditions. Despite being unable to establish visual contact with the runway, the crew decided to continue the approach.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft subsequently landed on the taxiway parallel to the runway. After traveling approximately 800 meters along the taxiway, the aircraft overran the surface. During the overrun, the aircraft lost its undercarriage and came to rest.
Aftermath
Both pilots escaped uninjured. The aircraft sustained structural damage and was written off.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the crew continued the approach without establishing proper visual contact with the runway and failed to initiate a go-around. Poor visibility caused by foggy conditions was considered a contributing factor.