Date & Time:
Aug 28, 1995 at 1400 LT
Type of aircraft:
Learjet 24
Operator:
Medicorp
Registration:
LV-WMR
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
24-135
YOM:
1966
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach to Posadas-Libertador General José de San Martín Airport, the crew encountered low visibility due to foggy conditions. Despite the fact he was unable to establish a visual contact with the runway, the crew decided to continue the approach when the aircraft landed on the taxiway parallel to the runway. After a course of 800 metres, the aircraft overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. Both pilots escaped uninjured and the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
The crew continued the approach without establishing a proper visual contact with the runway and failed to initiate a go-around. The poor visibility caused by foggy conditions was considered as a contributing factor.
