Fairchild-Hiller FH-227 crash, Oct 28, 1997, Ambato
Fairchild-Hiller FH-227 accident on October 28, 1997 near Ambato, Tungurahua, Ecuador with no fatalities. Cause: Unstabilized, high and fast approach...
- Date: October 28, 1997
- Aircraft: Fairchild-Hiller FH-227
- Location: Ambato, Tungurahua, Ecuador
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Unstabilized, high and fast approach leading to a long landing, followed by a high-attitude go-around that caused a tail strike; poor crew coordination and operator preparation for the airport were contributing factors.
The Aerogal FH-227 was too high and too fast on approach to Ambato and landed about 900 m past the threshold. The crew started a go-around at high angle of attack, the tail struck the runway, and the aircraft overran into a ravine. All seven occupants escaped with minor injuries.