No fatalities

1990-06-18: Rockwell Sabreliner 75 (FAE045) — Ecuadorian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana — Pastaza, Ecuador

Pastaza, EcuadorLanding (descent or approach)

On June 18, 1990, a Rockwell Sabreliner 75 (registration FAE045) operated by Ecuadorian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana was involved in an aviation accident near Pastaza, Ecuador during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control upon landing after one of the reversers failed 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.

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During a local training flight at Pastaza Airport, an aircraft veered off runway 30 after touchdown, struck an embankment, and was damaged beyond repair. Both crew members escaped with minor injuries.

Incident Overview

A training flight at Pastaza Airport concluded with a runway excursion after the aircraft departed the paved surface upon landing.

Sequence of Events

The crew was conducting a local training flight consisting of touch-and-go maneuvers. After several circuits, they decided to perform a full stop landing followed by a go-around procedure. Upon touchdown on runway 30, the aircraft deviated to the left and veered off the runway at high speed. It then struck an embankment and came to rest in bushes.

Aftermath

Both crew members sustained minor injuries and were able to escape. The aircraft suffered damage beyond repair.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be loss of control upon landing after one of the reversers failed for unknown reasons.