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Crash of a Learjet 35A in Esquel: 3 killed

Date & Time: May 5, 2020 at 2238 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
LV-BXU
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
San Fernando – Esquel
MSN:
35-462
YOM:
1982
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
1498
Copilot / Total flying hours:
2612
Aircraft flight hours:
11711
Aircraft flight cycles:
10473
Circumstances:
The airplane departed San Fernando Airport on an ambulance flight to Esquel, carrying a doctor, a nurse and two pilots. On approach to Esquel-Brigadier General Antonio Parodi Airport at night, the crew encountered poor visibility (200 metres) and the visual contact with the runway was lost intermittently. Nevertheless, the crew continued the approach and at decision height, the captain decided to continue the descent. After crossing Runway 23 threshold at a height of 78 feet, the pilot-in-command initiated a go-around procedure and turned to the left. The airplane continued in a left hand turn, causing the left wing tip fuel tank to struck the ground. Out of control, the airplane crashed on a small embankment located about 400 metres to the left of the runway centerline, coming to rest upside down and bursting into flames. Both passengers were killed and both pilots were seriously injured. Two days later, the copilot died from injuries sustained.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the accident was the consequence of a controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) and the airplane did not suffer any technical anomalies.
The following contributing factors were identified:
- The crew failed to check the approach charts according to SOP's,
- The approach was initiated and continued in conditions that were below weather minimums,
- Visibility data transmitted by Tower to the crew were inaccurate, leading to confusion on the part of the pilots and their decision-making,
- Both engines were at full power upon impact as the crew was initiating a go-around procedure.
Final Report:

Crash of an Avro 748-1-105 in Sarmiento

Date & Time: Dec 19, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
LV-HHH
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Esquel - Sarmiento
MSN:
1546
YOM:
1962
Flight number:
AR682
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
24
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
21542
Aircraft flight cycles:
17282
Circumstances:
For unknown reason, the twin engine aircraft landed hard at Sarmiento Airport. Upon touchdown, the nose gear collapsed, causing both propellers to struck the ground. The airplane slid for several yards before coming to rest. There were no injuries among the 28 occupants.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 1 in Esquel

Date & Time: Nov 23, 1955
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
T-82
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed shortly after takeoff from Esquel Airport. There were no casualties.