Buenos Aires-Aeroparque-Jorge Newbery

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Las Higueras AFB, Río Cuarto

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Buenos Aires – Río Cuarto

MSN:

13783/25228

YOM:

1944

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Córdoba

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Government of the Province of Entre Ríos

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On final approach to Las Higueras Airbase in Río Cuarto, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances. All 11 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Maquinista Savio: 6 killed

Date & Time: Nov 7, 1968 at 0900 LT

Type of aircraft:

Cessna 411

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Registration:

LV-ISW

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Government

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Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Paraná – Buenos Aires

MSN:

411-0206

YOM:

1966

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Maquinista Savio

Buenos Aires province

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While descending to Buenos Aires-Aeroparque-Jorge Newbury Airport, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in a huge explosion near the Maquinista Savio train station. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all six occupants were killed.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando on Mt Planchón-Peteroa: 8 killed

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1966

Type of aircraft:

Curtiss C-46 Commando

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Registration:

HK-527

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Cargo

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Site:

Mountains

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Bogotá – La Paz – Santiago – Buenos Aires

MSN:

33215

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1945

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The aircraft was completing a special cargo flight from Bogotá to Buenos Aires with intermediate stops in La Paz and Santiago de Chile, carrying five passengers, three crew members and a load of eight bulls for an exhibition in Buenos Aires. While cruising in poor weather conditions, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Planchón-Peteroa (4,107 meters high) located about 200 km south of Santiago. SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended after few days as no trace of the aircraft nor the crew was found. The wreckage was eventually found on 18 November 1966. All eight occupants have been killed.

Probable cause:

Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of an Avro 694 Lincoln B.1 in Buenos Aires

Date & Time: Oct 30, 1964

Type of aircraft:

Avro 694 Lincoln

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B-029

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Takeoff (climb)

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1505

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Aircraft flight hours:

2000

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During the takeoff roll, the four engine airplane suffered an explosion for unknown reason. Out of control, the airplane veered off runway and came to rest in flames. All occupants were able to evacuate while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-55-CK Commando in Buenos Aires: 24 killed

Date & Time: Jun 30, 1961 at 2057 LT

Type of aircraft:

Curtiss C-46 Commando

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Registration:

LV-FTO

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Salta – Córdoba – Buenos Aires

MSN:

193

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1945

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Captain / Total flying hours:

6772

Copilot / Total flying hours:

3816

Aircraft flight hours:

8926

Circumstances:

Approaching Buenos Aires Airport, the crew was cleared for a runway 12 instrument approach. At 1300 m short of the runway and 175 m to the right of the extended centerline, the aircraft hit a 8 m high railway signal pole. The outer part of the right wing separated and the Curtiss turned about 45° to the right, striking a group of trees and telegraph lines. The aircraft crashed in flames and was destroyed upon impact. Two crew members and 22 passengers were killed while 11 other occupants were injured.

Probable cause:

Failure of the pilot to follow the instrument approach chart.

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Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-50-CU Commando off Mar del Plata: 51 killed

Date & Time: Jan 16, 1959 at 2140 LT

Type of aircraft:

Curtiss C-46 Commando

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Registration:

LV-GED

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Buenos Aires – Mar del Plata

MSN:

30514

YOM:

1944

Flight number:

AU205

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Mar del Plata

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The aircraft departed Buenos Aires-Aeroparque-Jorge Newbury Airport at 1950LT with a delay of 35 minutes due to bad weather at destination. Following an uneventful flight, the captain obtained the permission to land on runway 12 at Mar del Plata-Brigadier General Bartolomé de la Colina Airport, passed over the threshold at a height of 85 meters and overshot. The captain decided to make a go around when control was lost. The airplane stalled and crashed into the sea about 1,2 km offshore. A passenger was seriously injured while all 51 other occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The pilot failed during a missed approach procedure to observe the instrument flight procedure and attempted to continue visual flight by night in unfavourable weather conditions. The aircraft then lost altitude and descended into the sea. Contributing factors were:
- As the pilot was not familiar with the airport in this type of operation, he miscalculated during the instrument approach procedure,
- The pilot's temporarily confused mental state, when he found himself in this critical situation, affected his capability and skill,
- The radio beacon was out of service and the lighting was poor because of the weather conditions at the time of the approach,
- Unsatisfactory dispatching of the aircraft by the operator.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 1 off Buenos Aires: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 26, 1957 at 2140 LT

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.104 Dove

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Registration:

T-68

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Training

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

MSN:

04178

YOM:

1948

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Shortly after takeoff from Buenos Aires-Aeroparque-Jorge Newbury Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft apparently struck power cables and crashed into the Río de la Plata. Both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Vickers 491 Viking 1B in Buenos Aires: 18 killed

Date & Time: Jan 11, 1957 at 0900 LT

Type of aircraft:

Vickers Viking

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T-11

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Takeoff (climb)

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Buenos Aires – Mar del Plata – Mendoza

MSN:

188

YOM:

1947

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LD011

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Shortly after takeoff from Buenos Aires-Aeroparque-Jorge Newbury Airport, while in initial climb, the crew encountered strong crosswinds. The airplane rolled left and right then stalled and crashed in a field. Sixteen people, among them the copilot, were injured while 17 other occupants plus one on the ground were killed. The airplane had the dual registration T-11 and LV-XFE.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 1 in Buenos Aires

Date & Time: Apr 4, 1952

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.104 Dove

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T-86

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MSN:

04232

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1949

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