Swearingen SA227 Metro III crash, Nov 13, 2010, Andahuaylas
Swearingen SA227 Metro III accident on November 13, 2010 near Andahuaylas, Apurímac, Peru with no fatalities. Cause: Failure of the brake systems after...
- Date: November 13, 2010
- Aircraft: Swearingen SA227 Metro III
- Location: Andahuaylas, Apurímac, Peru
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Failure of the brake systems after touchdown. The aircraft had known brake problems before the flight that were not fully resolved by maintenance.
A LC Busre Metro III on a scheduled service from Huaraz landed at Andahuaylas and began drifting left while slowing down. It left the runway, crossed grass and dropped down a short embankment before stopping. All 19 occupants escaped unhurt, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.