No fatalities

2014-11-27: Lockheed C-130 Hercules (2470) — Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) — Teniente Rodolfo Marsh-Presidente Eduardo Frei Montalva (King George Island), Antarctica

Teniente Rodolfo Marsh-Presidente Eduardo Frei Montalva (King George Island), AntarcticaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 27, 2014, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration 2470) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Teniente Rodolfo Marsh-Presidente Eduardo Frei Montalva (King George Island), Antarctica during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the right main gear upon landing for unknown reasons. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781193276Data APIEditorial standards

During a supply mission landing at Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Airport, the right main gear collapsed, causing the number 4 engine propeller to detach. All occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft was later scrapped in early 2017.

Accident Details

The aircraft was completing a supply mission from Punta Arenas, carrying a load of various goods and several passengers and crew members. After touchdown at Teniente Rodolfo Marsh-Presidente Eduardo Frei Montalva Airport, the right main gear collapsed. This caused the propeller of engine number 4 to detach. The airplane came to rest on a snow-covered runway.

Aftermath

All occupants escaped uninjured. The airplane was subsequently parked on the apron, and repairs were initiated. In early 2017, it was decided to scrap the airplane, which was destroyed on site. All debris were placed in a container and later shipped back to Brazil.

Probable Cause

The official probable cause was stated as "Failure of the right main gear upon landing for unknown reasons."