Aircraft ground impact at Rincón de Los Sauces Airport

No fatalities • Rincón de Los Sauces, Argentina • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained substantial damage after striking the ground short of the runway threshold during its final approach at Rincón de Los Sauces Airport.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight at Rincón de Los Sauces Airport, the aircraft impacted the ground before reaching the runway threshold. The impact resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear. Following the initial contact, the aircraft slid for several dozen meters along the surface before veering off the runway area, where it eventually came to a stop.

There were six people on board the aircraft at the time of the incident. All occupants successfully evacuated the wreckage and were reported to have sustained zero injuries. While the passengers and crew escaped safely, the aircraft was determined to be a total loss due to damage sustained during the impact and subsequent slide.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway threshold, causing the landing gear to collapse.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-01-25 Swearingen SA227 Metro III accident near Rincón de Los Sauces, Argentina?

An aircraft sustained substantial damage after striking the ground short of the runway threshold during its final approach at Rincón de Los Sauces Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1996-01-25 Swearingen SA227 Metro III accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-01-25 involved a Swearingen SA227 Metro III, registration LV-AOR, operated by Transportes Aéreos Neuquén, at Rincón de Los Sauces, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway threshold, causing the landing gear to collapse.

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