Runway excursion involving aircraft during landing at Lima

No fatalities • Huánuco, Peru • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a series of bounces and a subsequent belly slide during landing in Lima, resulting in significant airframe damage but no injuries.

What happened

During an approach following a routine departure from Lima, the aircraft entered the final stages of landing in an unstabilized state. As the flight crew attempted to land on runway 07, the aircraft made a heavy touchdown. This initial impact was followed by three distinct bounces on the runway surface. During the period when the crew was retracting the landing gear, the aircraft lost stability and transitioned into a ground slide. The aircraft traveled approximately 600 metres along the runway on its belly before the motion ceased.

Findings

  • The aircraft was in an unstabilized approach prior to touchdown.
  • The sequence of events was initiated by a heavy landing on runway 07.
  • The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
  • There were zero fatalities and zero injuries among the nine people on board.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an unstable approach which led to a heavy touchdown and subsequent multiple bounces on the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2010-11-05 Swearingen SA227 Metro III accident near Huánuco, Peru?

An aircraft experienced a series of bounces and a subsequent belly slide during landing in Lima, resulting in significant airframe damage but no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2010-11-05 Swearingen SA227 Metro III accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2010-11-05 involved a Swearingen SA227 Metro III, registration N115GS, operated by LC Busre, at Huánuco, Peru.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an unstable approach which led to a heavy touchdown and subsequent multiple bounces on the runway.

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