Incident Details
On final approach to Araxá-Romeu Zema Airport runway 33, a twin-engine aircraft touched down a few dozen meters short of the new displaced threshold. The pre-threshold area contained a construction road. The left main gear struck an excavation, causing it to be torn off. Subsequently, the left wing and the left engine struck the ground. The aircraft veered off to the left and came to rest approximately 200 meters further. All seven occupants evacuated safely, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable Cause
According to the official findings, the crew landed prior to the new displaced threshold following a visual approach to runway 33. The new displaced threshold was Notamed, and the crew was aware of it. However, for unknown reasons, there were no markings indicating the position of the new threshold.
Outcome
The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. All seven occupants evacuated without reported injury.