Swearingen SA226 Metro II crash, Nov 27, 2001, Bahía Blanca
Swearingen SA226 Metro II accident on November 27, 2001 near Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires province, Argentina with no fatalities. Cause: Possible left...
- Date: November 27, 2001
- Aircraft: Swearingen SA226 Metro II
- Location: Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires province, Argentina
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Possible left engine reverse thrust malfunction, a crosswind near the limit, and the crew not identifying and correcting the problem, with improper use of nosewheel steering. The malfunction was not confirmed.
The Aerocassa Metro was flying cargo from Buenos Aires to Bahia Blanca at night. After landing it veered off the right side of the runway, lost its nose gear, and stopped. All three occupants got out uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.