Runway excursion involving aircraft at Bahía Blanca-Comandante Espora Airport

No fatalities • Bahía Blanca, Argentina • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a runway excursion during a night landing at Bahía Blanca-Comandante Espora Airport, resulting in significant damage but no injuries.

What happened

During a night flight originating from Buenos Aires-Ezeiza-Ministro Pistarini Airport, the crew initiated an approach to Bahía Blanca-Comandante Espora Airport. The arrival and subsequent landing on runway 34R initially proceeded without incident. However, as the crew applied braking after touchdown, the aircraft traveled approximately 1,200 metres before experiencing a rightward deviation from the runway centerline.

Following the departure from the paved surface, the aircraft continued to roll for an additional 150 metres. During this excursion, the nose landing gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to come to a final stop. While the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, all three occupants managed to exit the wreckage without any reported injuries.

Findings

  • The aircraft veered off the runway following the application of brakes.
  • The incident resulted in the loss of the nose gear due to the excursion.

Probable cause

The aircraft deviated from the runway centerline during the braking phase of the landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2001-11-27 Swearingen SA226 Metro II accident near Bahía Blanca, Argentina?

An aircraft experienced a runway excursion during a night landing at Bahía Blanca-Comandante Espora Airport, resulting in significant damage but no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2001-11-27 Swearingen SA226 Metro II accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2001-11-27 involved a Swearingen SA226 Metro II, registration LV-WSD, operated by Aerocassa, at Bahía Blanca, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft deviated from the runway centerline during the braking phase of the landing.

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