Single-engine aircraft ground excursion following landing

No fatalities • Camacho, Bolivia • Landing (descent or approach)

A single-engine aircraft sustained substantial damage after veering off the runway and striking a ditch during the landing phase.

What happened

Following the completion of its landing, a single-engine aircraft experienced a loss of directional control and drifted toward the right side of the runway. During this excursion, the right main landing gear made contact with a ditch, resulting in the gear being completely detached from the airframe. The impact caused the aircraft to settle on its belly.

As a result of the collision with the terrain, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss. Despite the severity of the impact, all seven occupants were able to exit the wreckage. There were no fatalities reported, and the individuals involved sustained only minor injuries.

Findings

  • The aircraft's right main gear was torn from the structure after striking an earthen ditch.
  • The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft deviated from the runway centerline after landing, leading to a gear separation upon striking a ditch.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-08-09 Rockwell Grand Commander 690 accident near Camacho, Bolivia?

A single-engine aircraft sustained substantial damage after veering off the runway and striking a ditch during the landing phase.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-08-09 Rockwell Grand Commander 690 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-08-09 involved a Rockwell Grand Commander 690, registration CP-1016, operated by Servicios y Transportes Aéreos Petroleros - STAP, at Camacho, Bolivia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft deviated from the runway centerline after landing, leading to a gear separation upon striking a ditch.

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