8 fatalities

2013-11-03: Swearingen SA227 Metro III (CP-2754) — Aerocon - Aero Comercial Oriente Norte — Riberalta, Bolivia

Riberalta, BoliviaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 3, 2013, a Swearingen SA227 Metro III (registration CP-2754) operated by Aerocon - Aero Comercial Oriente Norte was involved in an aviation accident near Riberalta, Bolivia during landing or approach. 8 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781193895Data APIEditorial standards

Aircraft overruns wet runway 14 at Riberalta Airport after descent in poor visibility, collides with obstacles, comes to rest inverted and catches fire. Eight passengers killed, ten rescued.

Accident Overview

An aircraft operating a flight from Trinidad to Riberalta Airport experienced a runway excursion during landing in adverse weather. The crew initiated a descent to the airport in conditions of poor visibility, reported as 3 kilometers due to rainfall. The landing was attempted on runway 14, which was wet from the rain. After touchdown, the aircraft could not decelerate sufficiently and overran the runway end.

Sequence of Events

The aircraft then collided with obstacles beyond the runway and came to rest in an inverted position, approximately 300 meters from the threshold of the opposite runway 32. A fire broke out shortly after the aircraft came to rest. The aircraft was engulfed in flames and subsequently destroyed.

Rescue and Casualties

Ten occupants were rescued from the wreckage. However, eight passengers lost their lives in the accident. The precise circumstances leading to the accident remain unknown, as stated in the official investigation report.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft was completely destroyed by the impact and ensuing fire.