Douglas DC-9 crash, Mar 26, 1992, Tumaco-La Florida
Douglas DC-9 accident on March 26, 1992 near Tumaco-La Florida, Nariño, Colombia with no fatalities. Cause: The copilot inadvertently extended the...
- Date: March 26, 1992
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-9
- Location: Tumaco-La Florida, Nariño, Colombia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The copilot inadvertently extended the spoilers on short final, causing a rapid descent and a hard touchdown. Wing root corrosion, poor crew coordination and a poorly planned approach were contributing factors.
On approach to Tumaco the DC-9 entered an uncontrolled descent at about 100 feet and struck the runway hard. The crew braked, left the runway and stopped on the apron, and all 92 occupants were evacuated after the right wing partially failed. A few passengers were injured and the aircraft was written off.