LV-WMR

On August 28, 1995 at 02:00 PM, LV-WMR experienced a crash involving Learjet 24, operated by Medicorp, with the event recorded near Posadas-Libertador General José de San Martín Misiones.

The flight was categorized as ferry and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. On approach to Posadas-Libertador General José de San Martín Airport, the crew encountered low visibility due to foggy conditions. Despite the fact he was unable to establish a visual contact with the runway, the crew decided to continue the approach when the aircraft landed on the taxiway parallel to the runway. After a course of 800 metres, the aircraft overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. Both pilots escaped uninjured and the aircraft was written off.

Aircraft reference details include registration LV-WMR, MSN 24-135, year of manufacture 1966.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -27.3702°, -55.9062°.