ERA10WA430

On June 13, 2010, about 1840 coordinated universal time (1540 local time), a Piper PA-42-1000, Argentine registration LQ-BLU, was substantially damaged when it overran the end of the runway and impacted a perimeter fence during a takeoff attempt from Mercedes Airport (MRD), Mercedes, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The flight was destined for La Plata Airport (SADL), Villa Elvira, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The two crew members and two passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the public use flight conducted under Argentine flight regulations. The investigation is under the direction of the Argentine Republic. For further information contact: FUERZA AÉREA ARGENTINA

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Junta de Investigaciones de Accidentes de Aviación Civil 1370 Belgrano Avenue 11th Floor Buenos Aires, República Argentina C1093AAO Fax number 54-11-4381-6333 [email protected] This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information that was released by the Argentine Republic. Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database Retrieved: 2026-02-12