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Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 6A on Mt Ingamayo: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 28, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
LV-GIT
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Salta – Antofagasta
MSN:
04487
YOM:
1957
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While cruising at an altitude of 18,000 feet, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of Mt Ingamayo. The wreckage was found few hours later in rocky terrain and both crew members were killed. It is believed the accident was the consequence of a controlled flight into terrain.