Narrative:
After takeoff from Lago Argentino (ING), the crew noted a red warning light, indicating that the left hand main landing gear was not properly retracted. A visual inspection from the cabin revealed that the landing gear was retracted so the crew continued to Río Gallegos (RGL). On approach the left main gear did not deploy. Manual extension did not work and the crew decided to carry out a belly landing. An approach with full flaps was flown and the propellers were feathered shortly before the Metro II touched down.
CAUSA: "Aterrizaje con el tren retraído, ante la imposibilidad de extender la pata izquierda, debido a la deformación y fractura del soporte del brazo articulado para la extensión del tren.
Factores contribuyentes:
- Operaciones anteriores con exceso de peso.
- Factores climáticos adversos (vientos).
- Operación de la aeronave con fallas en el tren de aterrizaje, privativas de vuelo.
- Inadecuado mantenimiento y control técnico."
CAUSE: "Landing with the undercarriage retracted, while it was impossible to extend the left leg due to the deformation and fracture of the brace support for the extension of the landing gear.
Contributing factors:
- Previous overweight operations.
- Adverse weather (wind).
- Operating of the aircraft with failures in the landing gear.
- Inappropriate maintenance and technical control."
Forced landing on runway
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Monday 23 November 1998 |
| Time: | 14:45 |
| Type: |  Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II |
| Operator: | Kaikén Líneas Aéreas |
| Registration: | LV-WDV |
| MSN: | TC-271 |
| First flight: | 1978 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 7 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Río Gallegos Internacional Airport, SC (RGL) ( Argentina)
|
| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Domestic Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Lago Argentino Airport, SC (ING/SAWA), Argentina |
| Río Gallegos Internacional Airport, SC (RGL/SAWG), Argentina |
After takeoff from Lago Argentino (ING), the crew noted a red warning light, indicating that the left hand main landing gear was not properly retracted. A visual inspection from the cabin revealed that the landing gear was retracted so the crew continued to Río Gallegos (RGL). On approach the left main gear did not deploy. Manual extension did not work and the crew decided to carry out a belly landing. An approach with full flaps was flown and the propellers were feathered shortly before the Metro II touched down.
Probable Cause:
CAUSA: "Aterrizaje con el tren retraído, ante la imposibilidad de extender la pata izquierda, debido a la deformación y fractura del soporte del brazo articulado para la extensión del tren.
Factores contribuyentes:
- Operaciones anteriores con exceso de peso.
- Factores climáticos adversos (vientos).
- Operación de la aeronave con fallas en el tren de aterrizaje, privativas de vuelo.
- Inadecuado mantenimiento y control técnico."
CAUSE: "Landing with the undercarriage retracted, while it was impossible to extend the left leg due to the deformation and fracture of the brace support for the extension of the landing gear.
Contributing factors:
- Previous overweight operations.
- Adverse weather (wind).
- Operating of the aircraft with failures in the landing gear.
- Inappropriate maintenance and technical control."
Classification:
Gear-up landingForced landing on runway
Sources:
» Junta de Investigaciones de Accidente de Aviación Civil (JIAAC), DISPOSICION Nro. 77/00Photos
Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Lago Argentino Airport, SC to Río Gallegos Internacional Airport, SC as the crow flies is 249 km (156 miles).
Distance from Lago Argentino Airport, SC to Río Gallegos Internacional Airport, SC as the crow flies is 249 km (156 miles).
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
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