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Crash of a Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris IA in Lake Ullúm: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 20, 1985
Type of aircraft:
Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris
Operator:
Registration:
E-240
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
A-28
YOM:
1959
Location:
Lake Ullúm
San Juan
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While flying at a very low height over Lake Ullúm, the aircraft struck the water surface and crashed in the lake. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of a Morane-Saulnier M.S.760A Paris IA in Alto Pencoso: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 4, 1983
Type of aircraft:
Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris
Operator:
Registration:
E-237
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
25
YOM:
1959
Location:
Alto Pencoso
San Luis
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances, killing both pilots.

Crash of a Dinfia IA.50 Guarani II in Córdoba: 12 killed

Date & Time: Oct 10, 1983
Type of aircraft:
Dinfia IA.50 Guaraní II
Operator:
Registration:
T-125
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
16
YOM:
1969
Location:
Córdoba-Santa Isabel EAM
Córdoba
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
Just after liftoff, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed by the runway. All 12 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Dinfia IA.50 Guaraní II in Buenos Aires

Date & Time: Dec 13, 1982
Type of aircraft:
Dinfia IA.50 Guaraní II
Operator:
Registration:
T-113
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
30
YOM:
1973
Location:
Buenos Aires-Aeroparque-Jorge Newbery
Buenos Aires City
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed upon landing for unknown reasons. There were no injuries. The aircraft was written off.

Crash of a Learjet 35A off Pebble Island: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jun 7, 1982 at 0913 LT
Type of aircraft:
Learjet 35
Operator:
Registration:
T-24
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Comodoro Rivadavia - Comodoro Rivadavia
MSN:
35-333
YOM:
1980
Flight number:
Nardo 1
Location:
Pebble Island (Falkland Islands)
All Falkland Islands
Country:
Falkland Islands
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Comodoro Rivadavia Airport at 0800LT with a second Learjet 35A registered LV-ONN on a reconnaissance (aerial photography) mission under callsign Nardo 1. While approaching Pebble Island, the aircraft was shot down by a surface-to-air Sea Dart missile fired by HMS Exeter. The airplane entered a dive and crashed into the sea. All five crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a surface-to-air missile.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules off Pebble Islans: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jun 1, 1982 at 1035 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
TC-63
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Comodoro Rivadavia - Comodoro Rivadavia
MSN:
4310
YOM:
1968
Location:
Pebble Island (Falkland Islands)
All Falkland Islands
Country:
Falkland Islands
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Comodoro Rivadavia Airport at 0853LT on a reconnaissance flight over the Falkland Islands that he reached at 1015LT. It was detected by the radar of the British frigate HMS Minerva. Two patrolling Sea Harrier jets were sent to intercept the C-130. One of the Harriers (XZ451) fired two AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles. The first one missed but the second missile hit the left wing. The pilot continued by firing his 30 mm cannon until the Hercules lost control and crashed into the sea off Pebble Island. All seven crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by the pilot of a RAF Sea Harrier.

Crash of a Morane-Saulnier M.S.760A-1 Paris near Mendoza: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 11, 1981
Type of aircraft:
Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris
Operator:
Registration:
E-218
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
San Rafael - San Rafael
MSN:
A-06
YOM:
1958
Location:
Mendoza
Mendoza
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a training mission out from San Rafael Airport. While flying at an altitude of 10,300 feet, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain located near the Uspallata Valley, about 62 km northwest of Mendoza. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris I in Jocoli: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 30, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris
Operator:
Registration:
E-238
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
A-26
YOM:
1959
Location:
Jocoli
Mendoza
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances, killing the pilot, sole on board.

Crash of a Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris in Colonia Segovia: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 13, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris
Operator:
Registration:
E-239
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Mendoza - Mendoza
MSN:
A-27
YOM:
1959
Location:
Mendoza
Mendoza
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training flight at Mendoza-El Plumerillo Airport when the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in Colonia Segovia, some 6 km east of the airfield. Both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500U in Santa Rosa de Calamuchita: 4 killed

Date & Time: Feb 2, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Shrike Commander 500
Operator:
Registration:
T-138
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
500-1757-46
YOM:
1968
Location:
Santa Rosa de Calamuchita
Córdoba
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances, killing all four occupants.
Crew:
Cpt García, pilot,
S/O Valdivieso, mechanic.
Passengers:
S/O Domingo Oscar Alcaraz,
Mr. Elio Milone.
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