Aircraft overrun at Cuenca Airport

No fatalities • Cuenca-Mariscal La Mar, Ecuador • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft failed to stop after landing at Cuenca Airport, resulting in an excursion from the runway and significant damage to the plane.

What happened

During a landing attempt at Cuenca Airport, the aircraft experienced a loss of braking capability or insufficient stopping distance following touchdown. As the plane reached the end of the usable runway, it was unable to come to a complete halt within the available space, leading to an overrun of the paved surface.

While the incident resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. The event concluded with the plane coming to rest after exiting the runway area.

Findings

The primary factor in the accident was the inability of the aircraft to stop within the remaining runway length following its touchdown at the airport.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently to remain on the runway after landing, leading to a runway excursion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1970-06-03 Vickers Viscount accident near Cuenca-Mariscal La Mar, Ecuador?

An aircraft failed to stop after landing at Cuenca Airport, resulting in an excursion from the runway and significant damage to the plane.

Were there any fatalities in the 1970-06-03 Vickers Viscount accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1970-06-03 involved a Vickers Viscount, registration HC-ART, operated by SAETA - Sociedad Anonima Ecuatoriana de Transportes Aéreos, at Cuenca-Mariscal La Mar, Ecuador.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently to remain on the runway after landing, leading to a runway excursion.

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