Aircraft excursion during training flight at Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe Airport

No fatalities • Saltillo, Mexico • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft veered off the runway during a training mission at Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe Airport, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

During a scheduled training operation at Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe Airport, an aircraft was performing maneuvers when it encountered an excursion on the runway. Upon making contact with runway 17, the aircraft drifted toward the left side of the paved surface. As the plane moved off the runway, the right main landing gear was lost.

The aircraft eventually came to a stop approximately 600 meters beyond the runway threshold. While the incident resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to damage beyond repair, there were no fatalities or injuries reported. All three crew members managed to evacuate the aircraft safely following the event.

Findings

Following the excursion, the primary factor identified was the aircraft's departure from the runway centerline immediately after touchdown, which led to the structural failure of the landing gear assembly.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered left after touchdown, causing the right main landing gear to separate from the airframe.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2018-05-24 Swearingen SA227 Metro III accident near Saltillo, Mexico?

An aircraft veered off the runway during a training mission at Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe Airport, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 2018-05-24 Swearingen SA227 Metro III accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2018-05-24 involved a Swearingen SA227 Metro III, registration XA-UPP, operated by Aeronaves TSM, at Saltillo, Mexico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered left after touchdown, causing the right main landing gear to separate from the airframe.

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