No fatalities

1982-10-08: Vickers Viscount (HC-ATV) — SAN Ecuador - Servicios Aéreos Nacionales — Cuenca-Mariscal La Mar, Ecuador

Cuenca-Mariscal La Mar, EcuadorLanding (descent or approach)

On October 8, 1982, a Vickers Viscount (registration HC-ATV) operated by SAN Ecuador - Servicios Aéreos Nacionales was involved in an aviation accident near Cuenca-Mariscal La Mar, Ecuador during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781221098Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered HC-ATV
Aircraft registered HC-ATV. Photo: Rob Hodgkins / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A four-engine airplane landed long and fast on runway 23, veered right onto soft ground, causing substantial damage to the right wing and engines. No injuries occurred.

Incident Overview

A four-engine airplane experienced a runway excursion during landing on runway 23. The aircraft landed long and with excessive speed for reasons that remain unknown. After touchdown, the crew initiated braking procedures, but the captain determined that the aircraft could not be stopped within the remaining runway distance. Consequently, he steered the aircraft to the right, away from the runway surface.

Sequence of Events

The right main landing gear exited the paved runway and entered soft ground, causing the gear to dig in. This led to the right wing contacting the ground, along with both right engines (numbered 3 and 4). The impact resulted in considerable structural damage to the right wing and the two right engines.

Damage Assessment

The extent of the damage was such that the aircraft was considered damaged beyond repair. No other details regarding specific components or the condition of the left side were provided.

Outcome

There were no injuries among the occupants or crew. No other information regarding the flight, operator, or environmental conditions was disclosed.