What happened
On November 28, 2000, a Fairchild SA227AC cargo freighter, registration N3107P, was involved in an accident during its arrival at Trujillo International Airport in Peru. The flight, operated by Aero Condor S.A., departed from Lima International Airport at approximately 05:30 EST. While operating under visual flight rules, the flight crew experienced a complete loss of hydraulic power before beginning their approach to the runway.
Due to this hydraulic failure, the crew was unable to properly deploy the right main landing gear. The aircraft proceeded to perform an emergency landing on a foamed runway with only two landing gears fully extended. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the airframe, specifically affecting the right wing, the underside of the tail section, and the right engine, including all four propeller blades.
Findings
An investigation into the incident revealed that a leak within a hydraulic line, located in the right landing gear well, prevented the extension of the right main gear. Despite the structural damage to the aircraft, the two pilots on board escaped the incident without any injuries.